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James Turnbull Obituary
CANAL LEWISVILLE: James Louis "J.L." Turnbull, 91, of Canal Lewisville passed away at 6:52 P.M., Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. Born December 2, 1919 in Conesville, he was the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Jones) Turnbull.
James served during World War II as a Tech 5 in the U. S. Army from October 7, 1944 to August 11, 1946 with overseas duty as a Construction Machine Operator in Occupational Japan where he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon along with other military awards.
"J.L." was a foreman at the Coshocton County Highway Department, retiring after many years of employment. He formerly had been employed at the Clow Corporation and was a locomotive fireman for the railroad.
James was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #1330 and a member of the American Legion Post #65. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge and will be remembered for his love to do yard work and mow grass.
On April 15, 1939, he married Helen Elizabeth Phillips. The couple celebrated 72 years of marriage this year.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Helen; are three granddaughters; a great-grandson; a great-granddaughter and a great-great-grandson; a half-brother, Duane (Carol)Turnbull of Ocala, Florida; a half-sister, Rita Ann Turnbull of Detroit, Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends.
Preceding James in death was the couple's only son, James "Jimmy" Turnbull; sisters, Thora Mae Aler and Geneva M. Dovenbarger; and a half-brother, Raymond Turnbull.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the Free Funeral Home in Coshocton with Pastor Charles Warren officiating. Interment will follow at Canal Lewisville Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Coshocton County Veterans Council.
Calling hours will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M., Wednesday prior to the funeral service at the Free Funeral Home.
Memoriums may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The online guestbook may be signed at www.coshoctontribune.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Turnbull
Jeana Myles
November 1, 2021
My condolences. We are searching for a James Turnbull who served in the military as we've come across his military dog tags and are trying to give them to their rightful owner or family member I have the numbers to verify with who ever claims them. Please email me at [email protected] so we can return these
Connie Lahna
July 14, 2011
Helen,
We were pleased that you chose to allow us to care for Jim. You are such a devoted and loving wife and I'm sure the loving memories you have will bring you peace. He will be missed by many here at Coshocton Health & Rehab. Our prayers and sympathies go out to you.
Beth Patterson-Triacheff
July 13, 2011
Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of both of you when I was growing up across the street. May you find comfort knowing Jim was loved by so many! My sincerely sympathy,
Kim Deshong
July 12, 2011
Helen, I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was a great man. I enjoyed the little time that you, Jim and I spent talking. I know he will be missed deeply by all who knew him. Yoour in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Deshong ( Kendra's mom)
Jon Stiers
July 12, 2011
Helen, so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I'm the son of Jim and Virginia Stiers the one they called "Buddy!" I can remember you and Jim when I was a little boy! He was a great guy! God bless you in your days ahead
Sheryl & Tim Guthrie I
July 12, 2011
To the Family,
We will always miss seeing Jim out doing his yard and mowing. We would both be out on our tractors and waving at each other. He always had a smile and a wave for me no matter what I was doing.
We have you in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Sheryl & Tim Guthrie
July 12, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss.May God help you at this difficult time. Bruce and Terrie Brown and family
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