John Albert Turnbough, 85 years, 10 months and 19 days, of Steelville, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his home. He was born March 24, 1931 in Davisville, Missouri to Irvin and Rosa Tinker Turnbough. He was united in marriage to Margaret Ruth Worley who preceded him in death in June of 2004.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War earning a Purple Heart. He was wounded in October of 1952 in the Kumhwa Valley Area near Traingle Hill Complex while serving with Co. B 17th Infantry Regiment 7th U.S. Infantry Division (better known as the Bayonet Division). The 7th U.S. Inf. Division fought in World War II from Attu Island, Alaska, the first U.S. landing in the Philippines to Ikinawa and then to Korea for occupation in 1945.He was a member of the Steelville VFW. John retired in 1996 from the U.S. Post Office in St. Louis. He always loved history and when Margaret was alive they both enjoyed traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Turnbough; two brothers, Finis, who died in infancy and Noah Turnbough and wife Frances;  and three sisters, Gladine Abney and husband Lawrence, Dorothy Ray and husband Henry and Dolly Turnbough.

He is survived by his brother, Rev. Elmer Turnbough of Rolla, MO; sister-in-law, Phyllis Souders and husband Ralph of Steelville, MO; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and friends.

The Family received friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" was sung and played by Rev. Jerry Beers. Other music of "I Believe" was sung by Trena Cuddy and "What a Friend we have in Jesus" was sung and played by Bob and Carol Coleman. Memories were shared by the family.

Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery with Military Honors from the U.S. Army and St. James VFW.

Honored to be casket bearers were Ralph Souders, Judy Bailey, Jim Turnbough, Matt Cuddy, Tracey Delamarter and Ken Bailey.

The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.