Altavista……….James Preston "J.P." Puryear, age 47 of Altavista passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his residence.

Born April 18, 1978 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Jesse Lee Puryear and Diane Snyder Puryear of Gladys.  J.P. was a manager with Flowserve. He was a former high school and college football player with William Campbell High School and Ferrum College. He was a travel softball coach and varsity softball coach with Altavista High School.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Amanda Cundiff Puryear of the residence; two daughters, Kaycie J. Puryear of Altavista and Kaylee J. Puryear of Altavista; one brother, Shawn D. Puryear of Berryville; three nephews, Cameron Puryear, Christian Puryear and Austin Kegley; two nieces, Kylie Kegley and Ally Kegley; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Rhonda Cundiff of Altavista; and a sister-in-law, Kelsie Kegley and husband, Jacob of Roanoke.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at New Prospect Baptist Church Family Life Center by Rev. Brady Willis.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.