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Name	Purvis, L. H.
Othernames	Louis Hardy Purvis
Born	07/14/1912
Birthplace	Corrigan, Texas
Father	Hardy Burl Purvis
Mother	Minnie Purvis
Notes	Louis H. Purvis was born in Corrigan, Texas on July 14, 1912. He grew up in Lufkin, Texas where his father was stationed at the time. One week after his 30th birthday, Louis received his official commission as a Texas Ranger. He served continuously as a Ranger until his retirement in 1967. Over the course of his service, L. H. Purvis had the opportunity to serve with Rangers such as Captain M.T. Gonzaullas and Dudley White. Like his father, Louis served the Rangers with distinction and retired after 24 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Promoted to Ranger in 1946 and served in Kerrville, Texas Over the next few years, he served in Alpine, Sonora, and Del Rio. He retired in 1967 while serving in Rock Springs, Texas. Ranger Purvis passed on June 25, 1995.
Occupation	Texas Ranger 1942-1967
Relationships	Ranger Captain H. B. Purvis was his father
Spouse	Frances Louise Turner
Children	Patricia Purvis Hardy Bart Purvis Walter Charles Purvis
Deceased	06/25/1993
Deceased where	Kerrville, Texas

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