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EATON — Robert Vernon "Bob" Turpin, 79, of Eaton, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Kettering Health Dayton.
He was born Nov. 29, 1945, in Middletown, to the late Cecil and Stella (Combs) Turpin. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Gratis High School where he played basketball and baseball; he was an avid U.K. Wildcats fan; he enjoyed farming and was a John Deere collector; served in the Ohio National Guard for many years; was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria; and worked for Weyerhaeuser Company in Eaton and later retired from Victory Wholesale Foods in Springboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Loy Renee' Turpin; and brother-in-law Gorman Dull.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta Turpin of Eaton; son Rob (Candi) Turpin of Lakengren; grandchildren Mackenzie Lane Turpin in Houston, Texas and Harlie (Nathan) Favorite of Eldorado; great-grandson Henry Favorite of Eldorado; sister LouAnn Dull of Lakengren; brother John Turpin of Nevada, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday, July 19, at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton. Burial followed at Sugar Grove Cemetery in West Alexandria.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Preble County, PO Box 72, Eaton, OH 45320 or charity of donor's choice.
Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
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paul adkins
July 19, 2025
I am very sorry for your families loss, Bob was a good friend. Bob and my father had the same birth days they also passed on the same day. I am mourning both of there passing. I know Bob loved his family he was always talking Loretta and his children and grandkids . I will be praying for all of you, God will get us thru this. Paul
MMU Ullery
July 17, 2025
Was he a teacher at Trotwood-Madison, 71-72-73?
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