Harry James Purser, 74, of Markham, passed away December 13, 2017. He was born November 20, 1943 in Magee, Mississippi to Shelby and Minnie Hall Purser.

Harry is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Melody Williams. He is survived by his wife Geneva (Ginny) Miller Purser; daughters Melinda Bryant Johnston (Bobby) of West Monroe , LA, Sherri Mann (Mike) of Brandon, MS and Dawn Stokes (William) of Oakgrove, LA; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial service will be held 3:00pm Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Guy Lindsey officiating.