James Turpen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Turpen of Barbourville, Kentucky, born in Nancy, Kentucky, who passed away on May 29, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Turpen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Orville Turpen and Lola Garner Turpen; his former life partner Joan Turpen; and his great grandchild Presley James Doolin. He is survived by : his wife Laura Turpen of Barbourville; his daughters, Heather Shelton (Sherman) of Georgetown and Belinda Clark (Glenn) of Jacksonville, FL; his siblings, Maggie Roy (Paul) of Nancy and Howard Turpen (Liz) of Nancy; his brothers-in-law, Lyman Alexander of Danville and Jimmy Alexander (Elmeta) of Somerset; his grandchildren, Michael Doolin (Kendra), Dakota Doolin (Lindsay), Chloe, Micah and Joanna Belle Shelton; his great grandchildren, Samuel, Shepherd, Sterling and Silas Doolin; and his friend Les Brown. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.