Leland Parve (December 25, 1933 – September 6, 2014)

Leland Parve of Murphy, NC was born to life on Saturday September 6, 2014 at home with his family by his side. He was born on December 25, 1933 in Milwaukee and is survived by his wife Ruby (married 59 years) and children, Lance (Julie-wife), Laurene (Larry-husband), Lennea (Wade-husband), 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Leland was preceded in death by Lyndon (son), Joshua (grandson), and brothers Lloyd and Leroy, sister Lorraine, and mother Thelma. He was a Marine, ran 3 marathons, played guitar, worked for RR, construction, and served in many community service projects.

A Memorial Celebration Service will be held at: Mountain View Community Church, Pastor Jeff Owens officiating, on Friday September 19, 2014, 1-3 pm visitation, 3-5 pm service. In lieu of flowers, send any of your thoughts or words via e-mail if desired to lparve@gmail.com and I will be happy to share these with family and friends gathered…Thanks for your kindness, concern, and love to our family over the years and we deeply appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Picture was from last November 2013 on Leland’s 80th birthday… (from Lance Parve, Leland’s son)


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