Tivis Purkey

Tivis Purkey, age 91, of Talbott, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was a member of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Fern Purkey; parents, James Charlie and Cora Belle Purkey; daughters, Brenda Melton and Jeanne Moore; grandson, Tony Anderson; brothers, Homer, James Hubert, Clifford, William, Brad, Buster, and Earvin Purkey; and sisters, Surmantha, Junie, Alta, Dorothy, Helen, Okie, and Inez Purkey. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Champ Purkey; sons, Michael (Gwen) Purkey and Joey (Debbie) Purkey; daughter, Deborah Collier Goben; stepdaughter, Tammy Keita; stepson, Eddie Collier;  grandchildren, Sheri Purkey, Teslin (Kenny)McLeod, Bobby Moore, Amanda Purkey, Terry (Tiffany) Goben, and Calep “Andy” (Alycia) Goben; step grandchildren, Khadija Keita, James Collier, Jacob Collier, and Kayla Collier; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kyleigh, Makenna, Addison, Bentley, and Aaliyah; step great grandchild, Kamani Keita; and special friend, Ann; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from5 – 7 p.m. Friday, December 2nd at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. David Perry and Rev. Bill Manning officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3rd at Avondale Cemetery in Rutledge for graveside services. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

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