Erby Wilmer Turpin, Sr. loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, age 87, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, after valiantly enduring with inspiring dignity for over a decade, many life threatening illnesses and pain. His example of patience in trial is unsurpassed.
Dad was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Inez(Bubbles); his parents, Elbert and Velva; brothers, Dewey and Iford; and sister, Verley .
He is survived by his wife, Lula Mae; sister, Gertrude and husband, Harry East; daughter, Nancy Shorter and husband, Mike; sons, Erby Jr. and wife, Renee; Tony and wife, Dana; two step daughters, Debbie and husband, Daniel; Lois and husband, Doug, & two step-sons, Ronnie and Donnie Akers; loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Dad lived his life in the service of God, family, and his country always putting the needs of others before himself. He found joy in hard work and the rewards it brings. He loved birds, going to the mountains with Tony, and keeping his property fastidiously maintained. He instilled in the hearts of his children to love unconditionally and forgive quickly and to always remember that we do not know what struggles another may be going through to cause them to behave in a manner not pleasing to us at the time.
As a WW2 veteran of United States Army, he earned many commendations including 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Dad was a prisoner of war in Germany.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 11:00 A.M. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Michael Blouse officiating. Interment will follow in Newbern Cemetery with military honors conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bower Funeral Home,Pulaski.
To send messages of condolence to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Turpin Family.
Dad was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Inez(Bubbles); his parents, Elbert and Velva; brothers, Dewey and Iford; and sister, Verley .
He is survived by his wife, Lula Mae; sister, Gertrude and husband, Harry East; daughter, Nancy Shorter and husband, Mike; sons, Erby Jr. and wife, Renee; Tony and wife, Dana; two step daughters, Debbie and husband, Daniel; Lois and husband, Doug, & two step-sons, Ronnie and Donnie Akers; loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Dad lived his life in the service of God, family, and his country always putting the needs of others before himself. He found joy in hard work and the rewards it brings. He loved birds, going to the mountains with Tony, and keeping his property fastidiously maintained. He instilled in the hearts of his children to love unconditionally and forgive quickly and to always remember that we do not know what struggles another may be going through to cause them to behave in a manner not pleasing to us at the time.
As a WW2 veteran of United States Army, he earned many commendations including 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Dad was a prisoner of war in Germany.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 11:00 A.M. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Michael Blouse officiating. Interment will follow in Newbern Cemetery with military honors conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bower Funeral Home,Pulaski.
To send messages of condolence to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Turpin Family.
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