Russell “Rusty” Andrew Purvis died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at his residence. He was 41.

Mr. Purvis was born in Vicksburg and attended Warren County Schools. An outdoorsman and fisherman, he was employed as a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Lee Purvis.

He is survived by two sons, Casey Purvis and Sam “Sambo” Purvis, both of Vicksburg; his father, James E. Purvis of Vicksburg; and four brothers, Michael Purvis, Raiford Purvis and Norman Purvis, all of Vicksburg, and Larry Purvis of Port Gibson.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Cemetery with the Rev. Francis Vriesen officiating. Riles Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, 800 Avery Blvd., Suite 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157.