IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Clarence

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Turnbough

Jul 27, 1918 — Mar 4, 2009

Obituary

Clarence Turnbough, 90, of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Steelville, MO passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, MO. He was born July 27, 1918 to Wayne and Luettie (Scott) Turnbough in Crawford County, Missouri. In July of 1941, he and Opal Gray were married in Salem, Missouri. She preceded him in death on November 30, 1995. He will be sadly missed by his one brother, Gilbert (Louise) Turnbough of Steelville, MO; two sisters, Frances Guess and Vernice (Hack) Lea all of Steelville, MO; two brothers-in-law, Lawrence (Maxine) Gray of Baldwin, MO and Cordell Callahan of St. James, MO; friend, Betty Tiner of Cuba, MO; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Opal Turnbough; and infant son and daughter; one brother, Glenn (Juanita) Turnbough; one sister, Pauline (Walter) Walden; three brothers-in-law, Russell (Virginia) Gray, Earl Gray and Elmer (Edna) Gray; two sisters-in-law, Helen (Lloyd) Lea and Dorothy Callahan. Clarence served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Carpenters Union #1739 in St. Louis working many commercial building projects and retiring in 1981. In years past, he enjoyed trout fishing, hunting and trapping. He and his wife, Opal, always enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Texas and Arizona. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cuba, MO, a past member of the Big Spring IOOF Lodge of St. James and the St. James Masonic Lodge. Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Masonic services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Knight and Rev. Bud Sanders officiating. Special music of "He Touched Me" and "I Believe In A Hill Called Mt. Calvary" were sung by Bruce Turnbough and "Till the Storm Passes By" was sung by Vernon Bradley. Instrumental music was provided by Warren Tiner. Casket bearers were Jeff Benson, Mike Turnbough, Treff Earney, Gary Lea, Eddie Gray and Rick Richards. Honorary casket bearers were Henry Hayes, Paul Hogan, Pat Donahoe and Robert Herberger. Committal prayer and burial were in the Freeman Cemetery in Cherryville, MO. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Memorials may be given to the Freeman Cemetery at Cherryville, MO or Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, MO.

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