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1952
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2009
Richard Turnbull Obituary
He was born Nov. 3, 1952 in Kemp, Okla., and was the son of the late Donald "Blackie" and Lucy Elrod Turnbull. He was educated in Denison schools and was a 1970 Denison High School graduate. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was of the Church of Christ faith and married Kathy Dizmond Dec. 19, 1995 in Durant, Okla. He was a contractor with RPS now Fed-Ex for many years before retirement. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Denison and a past member of the former Pottsboro Elks Lodge. He was also an avid bowler.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Turnbull of the home Denison; daughters, Shantell Kyle and husband Jason of Bells, and Rici Turnbull of Plano; and the daughters' mothers, Sharon Baugus of Sherman, and Melody Turnbull of Wylie; grandchildren, Garrett, Mandie, Gavin and Jacie Kyle; three brothers, Jim and Sammy Turnbull, both of Denison, and Billy Turnbull of Goodyear, Ariz.; sister, Donnett Smith and husband Bill of Denison. Numerous nieces also survive.
Funeral services for Richard Turnbull will be 10 a.m. Monday Feb. 16, 2009 at the Kemp Baptist church in Kemp, Okla., with Pastor Roger Speers officiating. Burial will follow in the Kemp Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Weger, Tommy Sikes, Robert Driggs, Michael McGehee, Jim Aleman and James Cox.
Family hours will be from 2 -4 p.m. Sunday at Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Okla. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Okla.
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Cathy Stone
March 3, 2009
I did not know Richard at all. I met his wife in the ICU waiting room. Getting to know her I know that he was loved and a very good man. Praying for her and his family. They will be in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Yvonne (Moore) Boehm
February 26, 2009
Richard was a sweet and honest man. It's hard to let go of those we love. Everyday there will be a moment when one of his friends or family members will think Rich would have liked that! Live everyday to the fullest, love those closest to you, hold them close- because tomorrow may be your last.
kem mccready
February 19, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellis Ratcliff
February 18, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
RE (Roland) Umphrey
February 17, 2009
After living my entire life in Denison, I moved away in '96. Prior to that, with the exception of the three years Richard & I spent in the USMC, there was scarcely a day that went by that he & I didn't spend at least some of each day together. We even hooked up in Okinawa for a few hours when Rich was stationed there & I was stationed at Iwakuni, Japan & was enroute to the Phillipine Islands for a few months. That's just what friends do.
I felt like family, having spent lots of time at Blackie & Lucy's house & being around all Richard's brothers & sister. I also made the rounds at Kemp visiting Richard's aunts, uncles, & cousins many times.
Since I moved away, I hadn't seen Rich very often, but the friendship remained. Richard, I hated to see you go, but we'll all do that one day as part of God's plan. We'll meet again, so I expect you to have the stereo cranking when I get there. Heck, maybe we can throw a DHS class of '71 reunion.
You'll be missed. Semper Fi & we'll catch you Tuesday.
Rose Turnbull-Bollig
February 17, 2009
I was so sad when I found out about Richard..he was a neat cousin and I know that all the family will miss him. I pray for comfort for all his family and children.
JoAnn Nichols
February 16, 2009
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy. You are in my prayers.
JoAnn Ciaccio Nichols
Debbie Pittman
February 15, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace and comfort be yours today and in the days to come.
Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Debbie Pittman
Marty Little
February 15, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
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