William Turnbull

Male 1927 - 2015  (87 years)


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  • Name William Turnbull 
    Born 15 Sep 1927  Henryetta, Okmulgee Co. OK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 16 Jun 2015  Tulsa, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co. OK Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1930 Census
      Name: William Turnbull
      Birth Year: abt 1928 [abt 1927]
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Oklahoma
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Home in 1930: Henryetta, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
      Street address: Moore St
      House Number in Cities or Towns: 406 1/2
      Father's Birthplace: Scotland
      Mother's Birthplace: Texas
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      John Turnbull 42
      Nellie Turnbull 37
      John Turnbull 17
      James Turnbull 6
      William Turnbull 2 years 7 months
      Dorthy J Turnbull 6 months
      Hattie Tate 63 [grandmother]
      Teddie Tate 23 [uncle]

      1940 Census
      Name: William Turnbull
      Age: 12
      Estimated birth year: abt 1928
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Oklahoma
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Home in 1940: Henryetta, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
      Street: Trudgeon
      House Number: 1010
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Henryetta, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
      Residence in 1935: Same House
      Attended School or College: Yes
      Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Jahn Turnbull 51
      Nellie O Turnbull 47
      James Turnbull 16
      William Turnbull 12
      Dorothy Turnbull 10
      Alfred Turnbull 9

      OBITUARY

      William Turnbull, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Tulsa at the age of 87. He was born September 15, 1927 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to John and Nellie (Tate) Turnbull.

      William graduated from St. Michael's High School in Henryetta and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country during World War II. He worked for many years at American St. Gobain and later at Ramsey Chevrolet in the parts department. William was a Square Dance Caller for many years and had a great knowledge of sports. He moved to Haskell where he had resided for many years prior to returning to Okmulgee recently. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, where over the years he had been very active in the parish. William was very proud of his Scottish heritage.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lou Turnbull, three brothers, James, John and Alfred Turnbull and a sister, Dorothy Shaffer. Survivors include his children, Jeanette Taylor and husband Mike, Cynthia Turnbull and David Turnbull and wife Sue, all of Okmulgee, grandsons, Trey Turnbull and David Turnbull, both of Okmulgee and Brent Taylor of New York and a great grandchild, Stormy Turnbull. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

      The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 22, 2015 at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Josh Litwack officiating. A committal service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery. Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.
    Person ID I33259  Master File
    Last Modified 30 Mar 2016 

    Father John Turnbull,   b. 23 Apr 1888, Crookedholm, Ayreshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Nellie TATE,   b. 15 Mar 1892, Tracy City, Grundy Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F13907  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Wanda Lou Milburn,   b. 07 Mar 1930, Grayson Co. TX Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 06 Apr 2008, Muscogee Co. OK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Last Modified 30 Mar 2016 
    Family ID F13911  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart