Purvis Harlon Ham, 99, died April 6, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 76 years, Elsa Andrews Ham; and son-in-law David Fulwood.
The Hams served God at several Assembly of God churches in the Plant City area, ending their journey with the Rev. Daniel Braddock, at First Assembly of God, Plant City.
Until about a month ago, Mr. Ham was seen regularly blowing leaves and cleaning the walkways for Sunday services.
He is survived by children, David Purvis Ham (Faye Jenell), Delrece “Del” Fulwood and Lance Harlon Ham (Norma Gayle); eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 C.R. 39 S., Plant City. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 11. Interment at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
He will be missed by his family and friends. A special thank you to the Rev. Braddock, his church family, attending physicians and staff at Health Center of Plant City.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.
