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Virgil Toupin Obituary

AUSTIN, Texas - Virgil Joseph Toupin, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. Virgil was born in Worcester, Mass. and graduated from Franklin High School, Franklin. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Air Force. After tours in French Morocco, England and Okinawa, he retired as a Master Sergeant in 1972. The apex of his career came when he was handpicked from more than 2,000 supervisory personnel for special assignment to the Texas White House in direct support of President Lyndon Baines Johnson.

Virgil was an avid hunter and athlete. He and his wife, Yvette, loved to travel, play golf, and dance.

Virgil is preceded in death by his father, Elzeor; mother, Rita; and brother, David.

Virgil is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Yvette Jacqueline (Trachy) Toupin; his five children, Lynne Kincaid, Michael Toupin and wife, Mary Jo, Scott Toupin and wife, Mamie, Diana Harrell and husband, Terry, and Mark Toupin and wife, Wendy; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ronald Toupin and wife, Doris, Gary Toupin, and wife, Nancy, and Kathy Fender and husband, Randy; brother-in-law, Bob Valinoti; numerous other relatives; and a host of friends. He will be deeply missed, always loved, and forever remembered.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.

Mass of Celebration will be Thursday, February 9 at 10 a.m., at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill Road.

Committal Services with Full Military Honors will be Friday, February 10 at 1:45 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.

For those desiring, contributions may be made in Virgil's memory to Hospice Austin's Christopher House, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, Texas, 78759, (800)445-3261, www.hospiceaustin.org.

Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.

Arrangements under the care of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas 78749, (512) 892-1172.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Jacqueline, Jason Sutton

February 29, 2012

I will allwayas love and cherish every minute you spent with me or my kiddo's. You will live on in our heart forever.

February 6, 2012

Lynne, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Having lost both of my parents, I know how much pain you and your family are going through. You are all in my prayers. God bless you all

Joy (Carlyle) Epperley

Dee Arthur

February 6, 2012

My prayers and blessings are sent to the Toupin family in this tme of loss and sadness. Love, Light, and Healing, Dee Arthur(carol cheatham)

Kimberly Hartman French Evans

February 6, 2012

Michael, I am so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Michael & Cheryl Heintze

February 6, 2012

Diana, Our sincere condolences during this difficult time. May the many fond memories of your father strengthen you in the coming days.

Doug Smart

February 5, 2012

Gary and Nancy:

So sorry to read of Virgil's death. Know that our thoughts are with you and your extended families. Scott, Brian and I send our best. Really enjoyed the photo gallery! Our best,
Doug Smart

Tamara & John Creek

February 4, 2012

Virgil
Thank you for your service to our Country
And May you rest in Peace
Mike & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the Family always

Love The Creeks Austin, Texas

Chloe Sutton

February 3, 2012

I will always remember the Donald Duck voices you shared with us. LOVE U ALWAYS PIPA.......... Your Great Grand Daughter, Chloe

Mary Asselin

February 3, 2012

When I think of my Uncle Virg, I will think of him laughing, joking, and being the fun-loving person that he was. My thoughts are with your mom and you all.

John Creek Jr.

February 3, 2012

Mike again I'm sad to hear about your farther but he is in no more pain and can now look down upon you and your family from heaven with God at his side. God bless. See y'all at the services.

Pamela Cochran

February 2, 2012

It saddened my heart to see this post about your Dad...I truly know that our
Loved ones are just on the
other side awaiting our
reunion ... I send Big Warm hugs to you All....I am in mourning with you.Your Dad cool guy..

Col George O Lewis, USAF (Ret)

February 2, 2012

Thank you, Virgil, for your service to our country.

Don Fawn

February 2, 2012

Mike,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will see you at the services.

Don Fawn

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