Mr. Robert Lee Turnbull Sr.
May 27, 1940 - May 23, 2017
Robert Lee Turnbull, Sr. of Pomona , MO passed away early Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017 at his home due to natural causes. Born May 27, 1940 to Roscoe J. and Rosa L. (Petray) Turnbull in Salinas , CA , he was 76 years old. Robert worked many years as a general laborer, and more recently was self-employed as a sawmill operator. He and Susan Elizabeth Ellison were married September 10, 1966 in West Plains, and to this union nine children were born. They attended church at the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in West Plains. When Robert wasn't working, he loved to go fishing; however, he particularly enjoyed spending time with his family. His favorite past-time was attending family gatherings which included cookouts. He was lovingly known as "Pap Paw" to his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Mary; and two grandchildren, Ethan & Jessica Turnbull. He is survived by his children: Robert Turnbull, Jr.; Kenneth and his wife, Charmaine; Roger and his wife, Sarah; Roberta Hodges and Ed Powers; Eddie and his wife, Heather; Billy and his wife, Donna; James and his wife, Patricia; Joey; Ruth Gerdes and her husband, Michael all of the West Plains area. Further surviving are 28 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and all who knew him. Directions: Take Hwy. 17 south about 3 miles to county road 8800 and turn left (east). Go about 2 miles to county 8530 and turn right (south). Cemetery is about 1 mile on the left. A family night/visitation for Robert will be held Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 6pm-8 pm at the Willow Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow on Friday, May 26th at 2:00 pm at the Evergreen Cemetery in West Plains. The family requests memorial donations be made to www.gofundme.com\ on Ruth Gerdes Facebook account, or may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com
Robert Lee Turnbull, Sr. of Pomona , MO passed away early Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017 at his home due to natural causes. Born May 27, 1940 to Roscoe J. and Rosa L. (Petray) Turnbull in Salinas , CA , he was 76 years old. Robert worked many... View Obituary & Service Information