Edward Butch Turpin
May 22, 1920 ~ October 21, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
EDWARD B. "BUTCH" TURPIN
ASHEVILLE – Edward B. "Butch" Turpin, 90, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Turpin was born in Danville, KY, and was a son of the late Emma Lee Stephens Turpin and Edward Brown Turpin, Sr. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
He was an Army veteran of WW II and was retired from Southern Railway. He was a member of the Oleika Shrine and Masonic Lodge #311. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities, including as a deacon.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Loretta Reese Turpin; two daughters, Brenda T. (& the late Victor) Wallace of Atlanta and Margaret T. Crisp and husband, David, of Asheville; two granddaughters, Tanya Soderberg and Tiffany Lee Heidel; two great-grandsons, Daniel and Ryan Heidel; a sister, Margie Francis and one brother, Jack A. Turpin, both of Louisville, KY.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. John A. Turpin and Stan Welch officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will greet friends following the church memorial service.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806, or to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Butch Turpin Family
My deepest sympathies to the family at this time and I enjoyed my times with Butch
Sincerely
Bill Cogburn
Loretta and Margaret,
I am so sorry to hear about Butch. I loved him and his sweet smile. He was always very special to me. I will always remember him and hold him close in my heart. You are in my prayers and I think of you often. I will miss him very much. Dr Minnich just told me the news and my heart was broken. I love you all!
P.S. Tell Roberta thanks for taking such good care of MY ‘Butch.’
Sincerely
Stephanie Jones – Wallin
Hominy Valley Med Center
Loretta,
I just saw where your dear Butch passed away and even though we havn’t seen each other in a long time I just want to say that what great friends my mom and dad had. They loved you and Buch so much and I have the clock that dad and Buch built together. Dad was so proud of the clock. May God give you piece and good memories of the seventy years you had with Buch.
We love you, Jim and Wanda Queen
I remember Butch Turpin at the breakfasts that the railroad men had at J&S. My husband, Dick Perkins, was also a railroad man. He and Butch had lots of stories to share with all of us at these breakfasts. I shall remember Butch with fondness and with a wonderful association with Dick. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Turpin, Brenda and Margaret,
I just learned of Mr. Turpin’s death. I am so sorry. I have such good memories of him and the family. We had some great times when you lived in Montevallo. I will never forget them. You have always been special to me. Please know I am sad and that I care.
Much love and God Bless.