James Thurman "J.T." Turnipseed Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2020 in Lindale, Texas

James Thurman "J.T." Turnipseed Jr.

January 11, 1924 - October 18, 2020 (96 years old)

Lindale, Texas

James Thurman "J.T." Turnipseed Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2020 in Lindale, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Inc.

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James Thurman "J.T." Turnipseed Jr.

January 11, 1924 - October 18, 2020 (96 years old)

Lindale, Texas

James Thurman Turnipseed Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Thurman Turnipseed Jr. of Lindale, Texas, born in Columbus, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 96, on October 18, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Thurman Turnipseed Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Thurman and Trudie Pearl Turnipseed (Huckaby); and his siblings, Gene, Billy, Ralph, Charles Turnipseed and Mildred Dilworth.

He is survived by: his wife Melnee Turnipseed of Lindale; his children, Cathy Lynn DeRousse (Paul) of Marshall and Jerry Ann Austin (Ed) of Lindale; his grandchildren, Jonathan DeRousse, David DeRousse, Timothy DeRousse, D. J. Austin, Josh Austin (Sara) and James Austin (Christina); and his great grandchildren, Neil, Abby, Mattie Vandiver, Grace Vandiver DeRousse and Pearl Austin. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

As a COVID-19 precaution, masks are required at all visitations and services.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Inc.



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Oct 24

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Lindale First Baptist Church
105 W Hubbard St, Lindale, TX 75771

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Oct 24

Memorial service

First Baptist Church
301 W Ferguson St, Tyler, TX 75702

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