Georgia Man, 93, Keeps Late Wife’s Memory Alive by Having Lunch with Her Photo Every Day
REIDSVILLE, Ga. — In a heartwarming story that has touched millions, a 93-year-old Georgia man continues to have lunch every day with the memory of his late wife — keeping her photo beside him at their favorite local diner.
For more than a decade, Clarence Purvis has walked into the same small-town restaurant in Reidsville, ordering the same meal and sitting at the same booth he once shared with his wife, Adie. He gently sets two framed photos of her on the table before eating, a daily act of remembrance that he says brings him peace.
“I just feel like she’s still here,” Purvis told those who’ve come to recognize his quiet ritual. “She was always with me when I ate. Why should that change?”
A Love That Spanned 63 Years
Clarence and Adie Purvis were married for 63 years before she passed away. Locals recall seeing the couple together constantly — inseparable companions who spent nearly every meal side by side. After her passing, Clarence never stopped coming to the diner.
Restaurant staff and regulars say his dedication has become a symbol of enduring love. “He’s here every day, same booth, same meal, same smile when he sets down her photo,” one diner employee shared. “It’s not sad — it’s beautiful.”
A Community Moved by His Devotion
Visitors often stop by to talk with Clarence or quietly observe from afar, touched by his devotion. Many locals now call him a reminder that “true love doesn’t end — it just finds new rituals.”
Though his beloved Adie is gone, Clarence says he’ll keep returning to the booth for as long as he can. “When I sit here,” he said softly, “she’s right beside me.”
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