Alex Elmer Turpin, age 87 of Clinton, passed away June 10, 2013 at his home. He was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and served in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a member of the Valley Masonic Lodge of Andersonville. Alex retired from the Forestry Division of TVA after 37 years. He loved working on his farm and looked forward to planting his garden each year.

Preceded in death by his wife, Alverta Hicks Turpin; parents, Hester and Margaret Freels Turpin; Brother, Edgar Turpin; sisters, Dessie, Edna, Mildred and Mae; son in-law, Bob Martin

Survivors:

Sons: Eddie "Red" Turpin and wife Kathy
Steve Turpin and wife Peggy

Daughters: Diane Martin
Sarah Jane Stooksbury and husband Duane

Grandchildren: Rob, Danny & Farrah, Dustin, Kayla, Alex, Ted & Michelle, Sherry & Lee, Tammy & Chris
and Kenny & Denise

19 great grandchildren

Brother In-laws and wives: Kenneth Hicks and wife Juanita
Tommy Hicks and fiancée Cindy

Sister In-law and husband: Sue Brown and husband Dwight

Special caregiver: Sonya Laborde

Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 13th from 5-7:30 pm at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. J.C. Newman officiating. Graveside service with full military honors will be Friday, June 14th at 11:00am at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Darrell Taylor officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com