Albert Turpin

Albert Turpin, 86, of Lakemont, GA died Sunday October 20, 2019 in Habersham Home East in Demorest, GA.

Born in Rabun County, June 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Luther and Demorest Taylor Turpin. He lived his entire life in Rabun County. Albert was custodial supervisor of Rabun County High School and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Demorest Taylor Turpin, by four brothers, Cameron Turpin, J. Hugh Turpin, Jesse Turpin, and Jim Turpin, by four sisters, Laura English, Ellie Lovell, Odessa Turpin and Inez Taylor.

Albert is survived by his wife, Winnie Thomas Turpin of the home, two sons, David Turpin (Patty) of Demorest, GA, Gene Turpin of Lakemont, GA, one daughter, Joan Turpin of Tucker, GA, two grandchildren, Amy Wright and Rebecca Hudson and four great grandchildren. Several nephews, nieces and cousins also survive. He was the last member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be Wednesday October 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. James E. Turpen officiating and Rev. Tony Goss will officiate the graveside service. Burial will be at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Cemetery.

The body is at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home where a visitation will be Tuesday night October 22, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The family is at the home on Worley Creek Rd., Lakemont, GA.
Family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made, in his memory, to Amediys Hospice, 53 Rock Rd., Toccoa, GA 30577 and/or Habersham Home East, 691 Old Historic Hwy 441 #2, Demorest, GA 30535.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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