Background
Purvis, Johnny Ray was born on July 17, 1942 in Delhi, Louisiana, United States.
Purvis, Johnny Ray was born on July 17, 1942 in Delhi, Louisiana, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1964; Master of Science, Northeast U., 1966; Doctor of Education, Northeast U., 1971.
Teacher, coach, Oak Grove (Louisiana) High School West Carroll School Board, 1964-1966; teacher, coach, Caldwell Parish School District, Columbia, Louisiana, 1966-1969; assistant superintendent, Caldwell Parish Schools, Columbia, Louisiana, 1973-1975; professor, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, since 1975. Consultant in field.
Member, past president Lamar County School District, Purvis.
Son of Arwood and Dollie (McDowell) P. Divorced; children: Russ, John.