John T Turnipseed
June 22, 1932 - September 14, 2021
On September 14, 2021, John Thomas (JT) Turnipseed, of Lubbock, Texas passed away peacefully at the age of 88. He was born in Newnan, GA in 1933 to the late John & Jeanie Turnipseed. John (JT) is predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years Rita (Duran) Turnipseed and brother Frank Turnipseed. He is survived by his four children James D. Turnipseed (wife Suzanne), Michael Turner, Margaret Turnipseed, and Andrew W. Turnipseed (wife Cyndi) including six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Turnipseed served for 30 years in the United States Air Force where he obtained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. His service included many tours of duty including the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After his retirement from the Air Force JT settled in Lubbock with his family where he stayed actively employed until his final days. He was a proud member of the Texas South Plains Honor Flight. The family will have a Funeral Service on Monday September 20, 2021 at 2:00PM in Sanders Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place (TBD) at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
On September 14, 2021, John Thomas (JT) Turnipseed, of Lubbock, Texas passed away peacefully at the age of 88. He was born in Newnan, GA in 1933 to the late John & Jeanie Turnipseed. John (JT) is predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years... View Obituary & Service Information