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Johnny Lee Turpin
March 3, 1946 — November 16, 2016
Johnny Lee Turpin, 70, of Kensett, passed away November 16, 2016. He was born March 3, 1946 at Kensett, Arkansas to the late Leo and Beatrice Brown Turpin.
He was a 1964 graduate of Kensett High School; served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968; and prior to retiring, he was a self-employed carpenter. In his past times, he enjoyed bowling, softball, and motorcycles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, RL Heathscott and Ralph Heathscott; and sister, Vera Jean Franks.
He is survived by a daughter, Janis K. Cowles of Kensett; two sons, Jeffrey L. Turpin (Tina) of Judsonia, and Richard L. Turpin (Lisa) of Oak Harbor, Washington; grandchildren, Michael, Danielle, Kayla, Blakely, and Zachary; great grandchildren, Kellan, Kyrin, Haiden, Dylan, Everlee, Cache, Ella, and Kacer.
Visiting hours are 5-7 Friday, November 18, 2016 at Sullivan Funeral Care in Kensett. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19 at White County Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.