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Clarence Donald Turnbaugh

September 20, 1918 - May 10, 2005

Obituary

Clarence Donald Turnbaugh, formerly of Churchville, died May 10, 2005 at the Heritage of Lake Forest in Sanford, Florida. He was 86. His wife of 63 years, Shirley Ann Turnbaugh had died only 5 weeks before him on April 3, 2005. Born September 20, 1918 in Baltimore Count, he was the son of the late Edward and Martha Turnbaugh of Carsins run, MD. Mr. Turnbaugh was a life long resident of Harford County. Mr. Turnbaugh and his wife formerly lived in the Lorien at Bel Air and prior to that they lived for 56 years on Priestford Road in Churchville. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary March 20 with family in Florida. Mr. Turnbaugh was a retired civil servant from the property division of Edgewood Arsenal. He served in the Air Force division of the Army during World War II. He also was a life long farmer. He enjoyed playing, coaching and watching baseball. He also enjoyed bowling and golf and playing cards. he and his wife were members of a group of friends that played the "500" card game through their entire married life. Mr. Turnbaugh is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Turnbaugh Lilliston and her husband Russel of Oviedo, Fl and Christina Lee Bezeredi and her husband Ronald of Osteen, Fl; four grandchildren, Aleta Rios, Gregory Lilliston and Sarah Rivera of Fl and Perter Bezeredi of Alabama; and 5 great-grandchildren. All of the above family was with Clarence on Mother's Day, May 7, 2005 in FL. He is also survived by a brother Herbert Turnbaugh and his wife Donna of Aberdeen, and 2 sisters, Ida Mae Thorstad of Madison, Wisconsin and Elnore Turnbaugh of Detroit, Michigan. He was predeaced by his brother Francis Turnbaugh of Westminister, Md. Friends and family may call at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. in Aberdeen on Sunday May 15, 2005 from 2 PM and 4 PM and 6 PM and 8 PM. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 10 AM at the Churchville Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Joseph Condro will be officiating. internment will be immediately following the service in the Churchville Presbyterian Cemetery. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001

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Visitation
Sun May 15, 2005 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Graveside
Mon May 16, 2005 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Churchville Presbyterian Church Cemetery • Churchville, MD 21028
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Service
Mon May 16, 2005 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Churchville Presbyterian Church • 2844 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD 21028
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Marjorie Crawford Coulson
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My condolences to the family of Clarence Turnbaugh. My first permanent position for the government was with the property division at Edgewood Arsenal in 1952. Clarence was my immediate supervisor at that time. I remember him as a very friendly, kind person. Marjorie Crawford Coulson Edgewood, MD
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Paul B. Harlan, Jr
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I will never forget your good bowling.
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Laurie Morris-Ballantyne
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On behalf of my parents, Ken and Ellen Smith of 312 Priestford Road.... please accept their sympathy in the passing of your father and their former dear neighbor Mr. Clarence. You are in my parents thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, their daughter.. Laurie Morris-Ballantyne
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laurie morris-ballantyne
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On behalf of my parents Ken and Ellen Smith of 312 Priestford Road please accept their sympathy in the loss of your father and mother. They loved having them for neighbors. For the Smiths, Laurie Morris-Ballantyne

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