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Bobby Lamar Purvis Jr
Aug 23, 1957 - Jul 10, 2026
Posted by Jo Aguirre
© Agent &
Mallory-Martin Funeral Home
A graveside service for Bobby Lamar Purvis, Jr., 68, of Norman, Oklahoma, will
be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow,
Oklahoma. This service is under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral
Service, Inc.
Born on August 23, 1957, in Fort Pierce, Florida, Bobby passed away on July 10,
2026, in Norman, Oklahoma. He wed Kasha (Tabor) Purvis on August 16, 2013, in
Norman, Oklahoma. A graduate of Pocomoke High School in Maryland, Bobby joined
the Air Force as a pilot and later transitioned to the Navy, achieving the rank
of Captain. He earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety and
became a police officer through the Maryland Police Officer Training Commission.
Bobby also acquired a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry Riddle
and served as a commercial pilot. With an impressive accumulation of 50
certifications across various fields, Bobby owned and instructed at the Ft.
Smith Aviation Academy. His greatest fulfillment came from transporting patients
in need through "Angel Flights."
Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Kasha; his son, BJ Purvis, III and
Chrysta of Pensacola, FL; his step-sons, JoeDan Shofner of Centerton, AR, and
Blaze Shofner of Muldrow, OK. He also leaves behind three grandchildren; his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Becky Tabor of Muldrow, OK and
family members, Evan Brown of Conway, AR, Dustin Tabor and Jennifer, and Madison
Tabor, all of McKinney, TX; along with many dear friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his biological parents, Bobby Lamar Purvis, Sr. and
Jeanie.
Active pallbearers will be Richard Tabor, Pepper Matlock, JoeDan Shofner, Blaze
Shofner, and Dustin Tabor.
Bobby's life was rich with dedication to service, passion for aviation, and love
for his family, leaving a profound legacy that will be cherished by all who knew
him.
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