Tabor City, NC

Dr. Jimmy Turbeville age 70 died November 1, 2015 in his home. Born February 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Luther Turbeville and Maggie Buffkin Turbeville.

Dr. Turbeville is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shelby Nance Turbeville; three daughters: Dr. Christy Perdue, Anna Klara, Lora Baker; as well as brothers: Maxie, Eddie, and Donald Turbeville; one sister: Kathryn Cooper; and two grandchildren: Sarah and Victoria Perdue.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister: Doris Fowler; two half brothers: David Turbeville, Floyd Turbeville; and one half sister: Vera Kellar.

Dr. Turbeville was the principal of Fair Bluff Elementary for more than twenty years, and after retiring, continued his public service as the Director of Middle Grades for Columbus County, and finally as an Assistant Principal at Carolina Forest in Conway, South Carolina.

He served as deacon of Gapway Baptist Church for many years, where he taught the adult Sunday School Class, led Wednesday night service, and served on numerous committees.

Dr. Turbeville enjoyed piloting his Cessna airplane, fishing when he found the time, and eating ice cream with his grandchildren in his lap.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Inman Ward Funeral Home of Tabor City.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 2 PM      in the Gapway Baptist Church, Tabor City.  Burial will follow in the Gapway Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gapway Baptist Church Building Fund, 939 Gapway Church Rd., Tabor City, NC  28463

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home of Tabor City.

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