Ray Turbyfill

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Ray Turbyfill, age 73, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Ray was born in Avery County, NC to the late Clifford Ben Turbyfill and Florence Jack Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant Brother: Billy Turbyfill; and two Sisters: Peggy Turbyfill and Geraldine Gwinn.

Ray was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and was of the Christian faith. He had worked in distribution services for Ingles for more than 10 years. Ray loved growing things such as flowers and trees — he was a wonderful nurturer. He loved children, painting and building and crafting buildings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted Wife of 27 years: Valleree Jean Queen Turbyfill, of the home; his Children: Doug Turbyfill, Dale Turbyfill, Patty Flowers, Michael Williams, Christopher Hooks and Jake Turbyfill; 14 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; Sisters: Joann Taylor, Jill Jones and Patty Hicks; and his Brothers: Earl Turbyfill, Michael Turbyfill, Danny Turbyfill, Donny Turbyfill and Hobert Turbyfill. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Ray Turbyfill will be conducted at 10 a.m. in the Johnson Roanview Cemetery in Roan Mountain, Tenn., with Pastor Marvin Slagle, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jake Turbyfill, Michael Williams, Tanner Hooks, Mitchell Markland, Christopher Callaway and Jordan Callaway. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home in Roan Mountain Rhododendron Chapel at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, to go in procession to the cemetery.

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Ben Clifford Turbyfill, age 85, of Elk Park passed away on Wednesday December 3, 2008 at his residence.

He was born a son of the late William and Lily Jane Holtsclaw Turbyfill.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by; his sisters, Lora Richardson, Ruth Johnson, Hazel Hamby, Frankie Cook and Stella Potter; and brothers, Charlie, Paul and Lon.

Survivors include; his wife of 65 years, Florence Johnson Turbyfill of the home; sons, Ray and wife Valerie of Roan Mountain, Earl and wife Frances of Elk Park, Danny and wife Betty of Johnson City, Donnie and wife Teresa of Johnson City, Michael and wife Elizabeth of Banner Elk and Hobert (Kim) and wife Linda of Roan Mountain; daughters, Joann Taylor and husband Doug of Elk Park, Patty Hicks and husband Jerry of Elk Park, Geraldine Guinn and husband Spunk of Elk Park and Jill Jones and husband Will of Roan Mountain; sister, Nell Moody of Elk Park; Thirty two grandchildren and thirty one great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Ben Turbyfill will be held on Friday December 5th in the Grandfather Chapel at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev. John McCoury officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Interment will be held on Saturday December 6th at 11:00 a.m. in the Jones Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be; Robert Turbyfill, Ben Turbyfill, Adam Turbyfill, Matthew Clawson, Jack Norwood and Jason Hicks.

Clifford married Florence J. Johnson about 1945. Florence was born on 18 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jul 2015 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Jones Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Florence "Jack" Johnson Turbyfill, age 87, of Elk Park passed away on July 6, 2015 at her residence.

She was born July 18, 1927 in Carter County, TN a daughter of the late Abraham and Rosabelle Church Johnson. Florence was of the Baptist faith.

Along with her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her: husband, Ben Clifford Turbyfill; son, Billy Turbyfill; daughters, Peggy Turbyfill, Geraldine Guinn; sisters, Lu Smith, Jessee Correll, Tildy Oaks; brothers, Wes Church, Dewey Johnson, Rob Johnson, and Lawrence Johnson.

Florence has left to cherish her memory her: children, JoAnn Taylor and husband Doug of Elk Park, Patty Hicks and husband Jerry of Elk Park, Jill Jones and husband Will of Roan Mtn., Ray Turbyfill and wife Valerie of Roan Mtn., Earl Turbyfill and wife Frances of Elk Park, Danny Turbyfill and wife Betty of Johnson City, Donnie Turbyfill and wife Teresa of Johnson City, Michael Turbyfill and wife Elizabeth of Elk Park, Hobert Turbyfill and wife Linda of Roan Mtn.; 30 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren.

William married Lillie Jane Holtsclaw on 20 Oct 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of John Elbert Holtsclaw and Elizabeth Harriett Winters) was born on 16 Oct 1886 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 11 Feb 1959 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Ellen Potter Trivette about 1879 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Mary (daughter of William Trivette and Amanda Matilda Church) was born in Aug 1862 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died about 1905; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Harriett Winters about 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of William N. "Billy" Winters and Elizabeth "Eliza" Shell) was born on 24 Mar 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]