James Milton Purdy , 88, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Pasadena.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Timpson.

Mr. Purdy was born May 19, 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana to Darby C. Purdy and Margaret A. Mather Purdy. He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Purdy was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by
Wife: Katy Purdy of Houston

Nephews:
James D. Purdy of Lafayette, Indiana
Michael R. Purdy of New Delhi, Indiana
William Farrell of Fisher, Indiana
George Farrell of Indianapolis, Indiana

Niece: Jackie McDowell

Brothers-in-law:
Guy Flournoy and wife, Joyce, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Pete Flournoy and wife, Carolyn, of Tenaha

Sisters-in-law:
Weeda Lowry of Center
Sarah Lewis and husband, John, of Huntington
Betty Duke and husband, George, of Timpson
Rachael Brannon and husband, Ronnie, of Longview
Madora Purdy of Lafayette, Indiana
Norma Flournoy of Nacogdoches
Dorothy Flournoy of Longview

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Cousin: Sandi Williams

Preceded in death by
Parents: Darby C. Purdy and Margaret A. Mather Purdy
Mother-in-law & Father-in-law: Zelma V. Flournoy and Arbie A. Flournoy
Brothers: Jack W. Farrell, Richard D. Purdy
Brothers-in-law: Henry D. Flournoy, Clifford E. Flournoy, Paul E. Flournoy, Ray Lowry