James Michael Turba

James Michael Turba obituary

James Michael Turba

James Turba Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 15, 2025.
James Michael Turba, age 52, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1973, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

James was a dedicated Process Engineer for Georgia Pacific and took great pride in his work. He earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Florida, an accomplishment that reflected his strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity.

Above all else, James was a devoted and proud father. He loved talking about his children and their achievements, and he cherished time spent with his family-especially watching football together, playing games together, and enjoying frequent family trips to Disney. He maintained close relationships with his childhood friends throughout his life, valuing loyalty, connection, and shared memories.

A man of faith, James was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Henderson, Nevada.

James was preceded in death by his father, Robin William Turba, and his mother-in-law, Sue Ann Miller. He is survived by his loving wife, Megan Miller Turba; his children, Nathan James Turba, Natalie Suzanne Turba, and Bennett Davis Turba; his mother, Elizabeth Ann Turba; his sister, Julie Turba Bobbitt, her husband, Michael Bobbitt, and their children, Peyton Bobbitt and Avery Bobbitt.

James will be remembered for his warmth, his dedication to his family, and the pride he took in those he loved.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made toward the education of James's children.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 Am at St. Peter Catholic Church. There is no visitation, but friends are invited to the Mass. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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EDGAR HERNANDO PEREZ

January 6, 2026

My condolences go to all his family James I enjoy working with James he was a great plant manager here in Vegas for certainteed gypsum ,not just a boss but he would look at you like a friend he loved football and he enjoyed laughing with others as well James will be miss, rest in in peace brother

Sincerely
EDGAR H PEREZ

Art Savoly

December 29, 2025

I´m truly sad to hear of James´s departure.

He was friend & a gentleman

Richard Lowther

December 26, 2025

So sorry to hear, I really enjoyed working with you in Las Vegas. RIP James.

Chris Bailey

December 16, 2025

I spent a lot of with James while I was in Production here in Tacoma. He was here to help us with our formulation and would teach me some of the finer things about making wallboard. He always took the time to ask me how I was doing and took a personal interest in how I was coping with my wife going through terminal cancer treatment. He would take me aside when he´d visit here and would offer genuine support. Even when I moved to shipping, he would go out of his way to check on me. Over the numerous occasions he came to Tacoma, we developed a solid friendship. I always looked forward to his visits. Needless to say, I was floored to learn of his passing. The world is less bright without his presence. I will miss him.

LaFonda White

December 15, 2025

Words cannot express how saddened we are by the this loss. James was more than a Georgia Pacific Gypsum colleague-he was my University of Florida friend. I pray that his family finds strength and comfort in the love that surrounds you during this time.

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