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MICHAEL TURPIN Obituary
Michael Houston Turpin passed into Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Chesterfield, Virginia. Michael was born in Lynchburg, Virginia January 4, 1951; graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, and attended Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia.
Michael was one of four children born to the late Rachel and John Turpin. He is remembered by his sons, Michael and John (Chely), his brothers John(Blanca) and Kyle; his sister Carmen (Richard); cousins Pete Sorrell (Jeannette), Phyllis Ranson, Keith and Kenneth Lytle; nieces Lisa DesBoine-Murray (Darryl), Xiomara and Bumi Turpin, two grandchildren, several nephews, and countless friends.
Michael touched the lives of many people with his smile, wit, wisdom and generosity. He maintained his sense of humor to the end. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Bliley's Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are sent to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL TURPIN
Deborah carpenter Wilson
June 24, 2017
I still think about our time together.
September 7, 2010
I will always remember your beautiful smile. I am still in shock. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Brenda Boyd c/0 69, Columbia, South Carolina
September 2, 2010
My prayers go out to your family.You were a good friend,who kept me in check.I will remember you always!
Shirley Cook Jordan
Debra Dyson Taylor
September 2, 2010
May it comfort the family to know that Michael is fondly remembered and highly regarded by this 1969 BTW classmate. Praying fervently for all who mourn his homegoing and cherish his memory.
Yvonne Peele/Wagner
September 2, 2010
You will certainly be missed. My prayers go out to your family and I will always remember the good times.
James and Lisa Royster
August 31, 2010
Michael - you will be so missed. Our sympathy to your family and friends. For all the times you took care of our family - we thank you.
We love you, James and Lisa
Liza Gillette
August 31, 2010
Michael will be sadly missed by all who knew him! I will miss his smile and his kindness. Michael thank you for being such a wonderful part of the "Royster" family. God bless his family and friends!
Liza Gillette
August 31, 2010
Michael, you will be missed by all whole had the privilage of knowing you. You will always have a special place in my heart because of your never ending caring that you did for my wonderful sister, Anne and for my parents. I will miss that loving and caring smile of yours. I will never forget you! Love you and miss you Michael. My sympathy to Michael's family and thank you for letting the Royster clan be part of his life!
Anne
August 31, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Michael's family and friends. I've known Michael since 1981 when we worked in Norfolk. He will always be a part of me and I will miss him terribly - especially his cooking! I love you Michael.
August 31, 2010
May the sweet love of Jesus comfort and sustain you the family at this very difficult time....
Michael and I were classmates at Booker T. and we also worked together at C&P Telephone Company. Michael had a great sense of humor and would always have me laughing during breaks. He was welcomed home with open arms, because I don't think Michael ever had an enemy. Keep looking up to our Creator, he will give you strength to get through this.....
Drusilla Marks Peterson
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