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1942 - 2023
 Paul Lewis Turman "Mayor T" went to see his Savior on August 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and Bill Turman, and his mother and father-in-law, Minnis and Gladys Yeager. He also was preceded in death by his brother-in-laws, Jack and Chuck Yeager. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Karen, of 60 years; his two sons, Paul Jr. (Lorri) and Tom (Patty) and his daughter Teresa (Rob Blake); his brother and sister-in-law, Waymond (Peggy), his sister, Donna Jefferson, and his sister-in-law, Barbara Yeager; his grandchildren, Megan (Nick) Anuszkiewicz, Bryan (Katy) Turman, Laura and Lee Blake, William and Olivia Turman; his great-granddaughter, Emery Ann, who brought him so much joy, and his great-grandson, Benjamin Paul, who is on the way; as well as, many special nieces and nephews. Paul was a graduate of Barboursville High School where he served as the Class President of 1959. He played football, baseball, basketball and wrestled for the Pirates. Everyone affectionately called him "Termite" and the name stuck for all of his life. Afterwards, he was off to Greenbrier Military Academy. He then went to Marshall University where he received an ROTC scholarship. He proudly played for his beloved Thundering Herd football team that he loved supporting from the stands and later from his recliner. He enjoyed recounting about how he never dropped a punt during his time on the team. He served his country in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War and was promoted to the rank of Captain. Following his service he worked at his family's construction company, Turman Construction. During this time, he served as the President of the Contractors Association of West Virginia. Paul was particularly proud of his service to his community that he loved as both a Barboursville City Council member and the Mayor of Barboursville for 14 years. He was a member of Steele Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of Gideon International where he served his Savior in this ministry. Services will be on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church in Barboursville, visitation will be from 12-2 before the service. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Pea Ridge. Donations in memory of Paul can be made to the Gideon International or the Huntington City Mission. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Kimila Donahue Jones
Thursday August 10, 2023 at
10:46 AM
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I was so sorry to see this yesterday. You are all in my thought and prayers.
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Ginger Chapman
Sunday August 6, 2023 at
7:21 PM
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So sorry to hear of Paul Sr. passing. A great loss to our community. Prayers for all of the family during this time..
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Charles and Anne Ferguson
Saturday August 5, 2023 at
10:47 AM
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Sending deepest sympathy to Karen, Paul, Tom, and Teresa. Lots of memories here. His was surely a life well lived in service to his country, his community, and his family and his God. Thinking of you all today.
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Jerry Legge
jerrylegge43@gmail.com
Saturday August 5, 2023 at
8:26 AM
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I will miss my hunting buddy from many years ago. Paul was a great person to try and be like him. I know he loves his schools that he attended. If they have football in heaven he'll be on the team.JQ
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Patty King
Friday August 4, 2023 at
9:21 PM
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Karen, I am so sorry for your loss of Paul. He was always such a pleasant person to be with whenever we all were together. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Clinton Mills
Friday August 4, 2023 at
4:10 PM
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Thoughts and Prayers.
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Aaron & Kara Spurlock
Friday August 4, 2023 at
2:00 PM
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Tom / Patty & Family - We are very sorry for your loss! Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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CHARLES A SHAVER
Friday August 4, 2023 at
1:48 PM
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I have known the Turman family for many, many years, Paul, since I came to Huntington in 1977 with the Dept. Highways, and his father, Bill, years before that. In the spring I would answer the door and there would be Paul with a mess of ramps. He had been to the mountains. Paul was just a good person and it was a pleasure working with him. I send my deepest sympathy and regret that I am out of town at the time of his visitation.
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Barbara Shephard
Friday August 4, 2023 at
8:45 AM
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Karen and family I am sorry for your loss sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Barbara Shephard
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Ron Skaggs
Thursday August 3, 2023 at
5:44 PM
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Karen, so sorry for the loss of Paul.
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