Charles Turpin obituary: Charles Turpin's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Charles Don Turpin
1943 - 2021
In Memory Of
Charles Don Turpin
1943 - 2021
He had a lifelong passion for mentoring to others. After retirement, Don went on to become a school bus driver for the New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation. He was a member of VFW Post 1693, American Legion Post 28, and Northside Christian Church. Don had a love for fishing and hunting and especially enjoyed the many cross-country camping trips he was able to take with his wife.
He was born on April 5, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Raymond Turpin and Lillie (Bolin) King. Don is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Donna (Mannix) Turpin, whom he met on Valentine's Day in 1967. In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his daughter, Deanna Ables (Toby); grandchildren, Clay and Tori Ables; and brother, Rex Turpin (Susan).
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with his memorial service taking place at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at New Albany National Cemetery.
Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to Interim HealthCare Hospice (2760 Jefferson Centre Way, Suite 4, Jeffersonville, IN 47130) or Peggy's Place Adult Life Center (1730 Audubon Drive, Suite 100, New Albany, IN 47150).
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He had a lifelong passion for mentoring to others. After retirement, Don went on to become a school bus driver for the New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation. He was a member of VFW Post 1693, American Legion Post 28, and Northside Christian Church. Don had a love for fishing and hunting and especially enjoyed the many cross-country camping trips he was able to take with his wife.
He was born on April 5, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Raymond Turpin and Lillie (Bolin) King. Don is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Donna (Mannix) Turpin, whom he met on Valentine's Day in 1967. In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his daughter, Deanna Ables (Toby); grandchildren, Clay and Tori Ables; and brother, Rex Turpin (Susan).
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with his memorial service taking place at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at New Albany National Cemetery.
Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to Interim HealthCare Hospice (2760 Jefferson Centre Way, Suite 4, Jeffersonville, IN 47130) or Peggy's Place Adult Life Center (1730 Audubon Drive, Suite 100, New Albany, IN 47150).
Please consider sharing a memory of Don or leaving a special message for his family by using the "Share Memories" section below.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, September 17, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map
Memorial Service
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map
Interment
New Albany National Cemetery
1943 Ekin Avenue, New Albany, IN 47150
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family