Noah Edward Turnbough was the dear son of the late Irvin and Rosa Turnbough (nee Tinker). He was born on October 23rd, 1917 at Davisville, MO and departed this life on August 10, 2010 on his farm in Viburnum, MO, having reached the age of 92 years, 9 months and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Frances Artie Askins on June 6, 1940 at Boss, MO and to this union one daughter, Patty was born. For the most part of Noah's life, he lived in and around the St. Louis and Viburnum area. He made a profession of faith many years ago. Noah was a World War II Veteran. He was inducted into the United States Army on Feb. 20, 1945 at Jefferson Barracks, MO. He served his country in many capacities from drill instructor to post master. During his military career, he was stationed at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, Fort Brag, NC, Camp Pickett, VA and Camp Kilmer, NJ. He received the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Citation Ribbon and two scholarships. He received an honorable discharge on August 3, 1946. In the of 1946, Noah joined the Coleman, Ogle, and Butt American Legion of Steelville, MO. Later in 1961, he became a member of the American Legion Post Number 601 at Davisville, MO, where he was an active member and served as Finance Officer for many years. He also served as Judge Advocate for many years. Those who preceded him in death were his parents, Irvin and Rosa; his dear wife, Frances; his sisters, Gladine Abney and husband Lawrence, Dorothy Ray and husband Henry, Dolly Turnbough, and infant brother, Finis; a sister-in-law, Margaret Turnbough; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dorothy and Earl Sellers. Those he leaves to mourn his passing are his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Leo Blair of Hillsboro, MO; his precious grandchildren, Renata Guyot and Rachelle Johnson of St. Louis, MO, Kristin Alley of Arnold, MO and Kyle Blair of Hillsboro, MO. He also leaves six great-grandchildren, Jenna and Julia Guyot of Wentzville, MO, Alexis, Ronny and Anna Johnson of St. Louis, MO and Seth Alley of Arnold, MO. He leaves his dear brothers, Rev. Elmer Turnbough and wife, Gladys of Rolla, MO and John Turnbough of Steelville, MO; his brother-in-law, Truman Askins and wife Betty of Pevely, MO; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation was from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. An American Legion Service was done by the Davisville American Legion Post Number 601 on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Jim Turnbough and Dr. Jeff Turnbough officiating. Special music of "In the Sweet Bye and Bye", "Sweet Hour of Prayer", "It is Well With my Soul" and "Amazing Grace" was sung by the Turnbough Family and accompanied by Judy Turnbough Bailey on piano. Committal prayer and burial were in the Sellers Cemetery at Davisville, MO. Military honors were given by the U.S. Army and the Patriot Guard. Honored to be casket bearers were Jim Guyot, Ron Johnson, Jeremiah Alley, Paul Askins, Ken Bailey and Bob Abney. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO. Memorials may be given to the Sellers Cemetery.