William R. Turpin

William Randolph “Billy” Turpin, 77 of Newtown passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Air Force and was an active member and choir leader at Upper King & Queen Baptist Church. He loved his community and was a friend to all.  Billy had a way of communicating his love with very few words, his contagious smile, and the best hugs. Billy was a music lover and enjoyed singing with the church choir, Community Chorus, and in other groups with friends and family. Billy also loved to cut a rug and swing you around the dance floor. In his life he was a lumberman, farmer, diesel mechanic, and his favorite job, truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents William Garnett Turpin and Lucille Foster Andrews; his two sisters Frances Turpin Minor Dillard and Lena Turpin Carlile and his beloved cat, Gertie. Billy is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years Dale Chenault Turpin; his two children Sara Hart Turpin Rowe (Michael) of Newtown and John Garnett Turpin (Katie Brackmann) of Mechanicsville; his grandchildren Turpin and Owen Rowe, Henry and Oscar Turpin, Brooke and Henry Brackmann; cousins Biddy Walker and Mary Willett; his sister in laws Debbie Akers (Paul), Judy Shupe, Becky Caldera (Rob) and brother in law Frankie Chenault (Pam) all of Frog Level and a number of very special nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Upper King & Queen Baptist Church, 1693 Bradley Farm Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560; a reception with the family will immediately follow the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Upper King & Queen Baptist Church or any charity that is near and dear to your heart.