1926
George
2012
George Otis Turpin
April 29, 1926 — May 6, 2012
Funeral services are scheduled for 4pm, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Gillsville, Georgia for George ‘Otis' Turpin, 86 of Gillsville.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce - he will lie in state at Pine Grove Baptist Church from 3:30p to 4:00p preceding the funeral.
The Reverend Ray Turpin, Reverend Darryl Womack and Reverend Tim Strickland will officiate, with internment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Turpin passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Embracing Hospice Medical Facility in Cumming, Georgia following an extended illness brought on by dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Mr. Turpin was born on April 29, 1926 in Jackson County, a son of Verlon and Buleah Veal Turpin.
Mr. Turpin is survived by his wife, Nervie Dale Turpin, his sister Lelia Turpin Redmond, Maysville; his sons and daughters-in-law; Ray and Pat Turpin, Gillsville; Roy and Betty Turpin, Gillsville; Steve and Kathy Turpin, Homer and daughter and son-in-law Dwayne and Tina Crocker, Gillsville. Grandchildren; Chad and Tammy Turpin, Clermont; David and Sandy Salyers, Gillsville; Jody and Missy Freeman, Lula; Russ and Jennifer Turpin, Fort Meyers, Florida; Chris Turpin, Gainesville; Brandon and Samantha Crocker, Gillsville; Abby Turpin, Athens; Jessica Crocker, Gillsville and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Turpin took great pride in his grandchildren - so much so, that when each was born he bestowed a special nickname to each.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother, Edgar Turpin; brother, Otha Turpin; sister, Eloise Turpin Brown; and sister, Sybil Grindle.
His family, large as it may be wouldn't be complete without mentioning his beloved extended family - he and Nervie have made many special friends, have many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was a pillar of the Gillsville community - and will be missed by all.
A loving husband, a doting father, grandfather and great grandfather, Otis was an avid farmer and an active member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Gillsville, Georgia. For years, Otis prided himself in making his home and surrounding grounds a tourist stop during the Christmas season - decorating his home with lights and having ‘Santa' come visit for the kids throughout the GIllsville community.
Loved by many, his personality and kind offerings to the people surrounding him will live on in the hearts and minds of his wife, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Pawpaw will be missed - but ‘aye, Lord, what a day' it will be when we get to see him again!
1053 S. Elm Street
Commerce, GA, 30529
1053 S. Elm Street
Commerce, GA, 30529
Gillsville, GA, 30543
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce - he will lie in state at Pine Grove Baptist Church from 3:30p to 4:00p preceding the funeral.
The Reverend Ray Turpin, Reverend Darryl Womack and Reverend Tim Strickland will officiate, with internment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Turpin passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Embracing Hospice Medical Facility in Cumming, Georgia following an extended illness brought on by dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Mr. Turpin was born on April 29, 1926 in Jackson County, a son of Verlon and Buleah Veal Turpin.
Mr. Turpin is survived by his wife, Nervie Dale Turpin, his sister Lelia Turpin Redmond, Maysville; his sons and daughters-in-law; Ray and Pat Turpin, Gillsville; Roy and Betty Turpin, Gillsville; Steve and Kathy Turpin, Homer and daughter and son-in-law Dwayne and Tina Crocker, Gillsville. Grandchildren; Chad and Tammy Turpin, Clermont; David and Sandy Salyers, Gillsville; Jody and Missy Freeman, Lula; Russ and Jennifer Turpin, Fort Meyers, Florida; Chris Turpin, Gainesville; Brandon and Samantha Crocker, Gillsville; Abby Turpin, Athens; Jessica Crocker, Gillsville and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Turpin took great pride in his grandchildren - so much so, that when each was born he bestowed a special nickname to each.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother, Edgar Turpin; brother, Otha Turpin; sister, Eloise Turpin Brown; and sister, Sybil Grindle.
His family, large as it may be wouldn't be complete without mentioning his beloved extended family - he and Nervie have made many special friends, have many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was a pillar of the Gillsville community - and will be missed by all.
A loving husband, a doting father, grandfather and great grandfather, Otis was an avid farmer and an active member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Gillsville, Georgia. For years, Otis prided himself in making his home and surrounding grounds a tourist stop during the Christmas season - decorating his home with lights and having ‘Santa' come visit for the kids throughout the GIllsville community.
Loved by many, his personality and kind offerings to the people surrounding him will live on in the hearts and minds of his wife, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Pawpaw will be missed - but ‘aye, Lord, what a day' it will be when we get to see him again!
Visitation
MAY 8. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Ivie Funeral Home1053 S. Elm Street
Commerce, GA, 30529
Visitation
MAY 8. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Ivie Funeral Home1053 S. Elm Street
Commerce, GA, 30529
Service
MAY 9. 4:00 PM (EDT)
Pine Grove Bapt. ChurchGillsville, GA, 30543
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