In the Precious Memory of Clarence Eugene Purvis

Dearest Family and Friends,

Thank you for your unwavering support and generosity. In lieu of flowers, we ask that all memorials and donations to the family be made here.

Clarence Eugene Purvis, 68, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and Friend went on to his eternal rest on Monday, March 7th, 2022. Clarence was born on December 8th, 1953 in North Carolina and was raised in Baltimore, Maryland by his parents, Clarence Sr and Shirley Purvis, both of whom preceded him in death. Clarence was a graduate of Baltimore City Community College. He worked at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab for 15 years as a Maintenance / Janitorial Technician.

An avid sports fan, Clarence’s favorite team was the Baltimore Ravens. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He actively supported his grandchildren in each of the sports and activities they were involved in and was regarded by many as a "Team Grand Pop."

Clarence will forever be remembered as a kind, loving and caring man who was passionate about the word of God and his immense love for his adopted daughter, April Jones and his grandchildren Asante and Cyan Montgomery and Armand Carter, with whom he diligently shared his knowledge and wisdom. Clarence was well-known as a source of encouragement and positivity and beautifully uplifted everyone he met. He had an infectious sense of humor, and his laughter, strength and guidance will be deeply missed. Though it seems unfair to so suddenly and unexpectedly lose such a man as Clarence, his legacy and memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his family and all those he touched through his spirituality and loving heart. Clarence Eugene Purvis was truly one of a kind and is affectionately looked upon by his family as an angel whose unforgettable presence and spirit almighty God graced them with. In the words of the Apostle Paul, Clarence “fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith.” His presence will be missed more than words can say to those who loved him. But as is written in 2 Corinthians 5:8; “We are confident, I say, and would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”

Clarence is survived by his daughter as mentioned above, April Jones and grandchildren Asante, Cyan and Armand, four sisters: Linda Queen, Clarinda Addison, Shelis Francis and Beverly Davis, two sisters-in-law: Rita Purvis and Dorothy Jones, three brothers: Kelvin Purvis, Carlos Garner, Laurence Jones and brother-in-law Anthony Francis, nephews Conroy Dennis, Keith and Kevin Gayles, Gabriel, Andrew and Christopher Francis, DeAndre, De’Wayne, Delvon and Dominic Hiers, Marc and Michael Franklin, Lawrence and Davon Jones and Ryan Garner, nieces Natasha Francis, Danielle Hiers, Deasia Jones and Ryleigh Garner and a host of other cherished family and friends all of whom he loved.

There will be a Home-Going service held at Donalson Funeral Home and Crematory 1411 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD 21113 on March 20, 2022 beginning at 12 noon.