Riley Turpin Obituary (1941 - 2022)

Born May 05, 1941, Riley Turpin attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Riley Turpin.

Graduation Year	Class of 1960
Date of Birth	May 05, 1941
Date of Passing	Mar 02, 2022
About	Our beloved patriot, retired 1st Sergeant Riley Lee Turpin, left this earthly world joining his Lord and Savior in heaven after 27 courageous and merciless years battling Parkinson's Disease on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the age of 80. Riley was a benevolent man who loved fiercely and gave generously to his family, loved God and country. He was kind, loving, and an honest man. He enjoyed exercising, running miles every day. He often woke up early to go to the YMCA to work out at 5 am and even went on his lunch time and again later the same day. He loved the lord and was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church for many years. A true American Hero, he culminated over 40 years of active duty in our nation’s military—the Army, Navy, Air Force, and merchant Marine Corps. Riley was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 5, 1941, to the late Lewis William (Ben) Turpin and Frances Boulding Turpin. He is also preceded in death by his in-laws, Edd O. Hale, Jr., and Lucille F. Hale. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Brenda Hale Turpin; brother, Edward W. Turpin and his family, David E. Turpin (Kristin) and LeEtta Turpin and her husband, Father James Detrich; his in-laws, Donald E. Hale (Gloria), Donald Dwayne Hale; Chandler Hale; Cindy Turner (Craig); and Caleb and Jacob Shockley. The family would like to give a special thank you to the many people who helped Brenda during this difficult time, especially Ray and Joyce Sarver, Charlie and Cheryl Turner, Dr. Chad DeMott and his staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the care and compassion they gave to Riley; and to the many neighbors and friends for the thoughtful prayers who raised Riley up each day to his lord. A Funeral Service honoring Riley’s legacy will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel at 1 p.m. with pastors Tommy Hurt and retired pastor Eugene Koger. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton with full military honors. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. The family has asked for anyone who attends to please wear a mask for everyone’s safety. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blue Ridge Baptist Church building fund. 2410 Hardy Road, Vinton, Va. 24179.