David Turpin

Dr. Charles David Turpin, 66, of Newberry, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

He was born on January 29, 1943 in Dayton, OH. He was a professor emeritus of Presbyterian College where he taught Spanish and Portuguese. He was a part-time instructor at Piedmont Technical College. Dr. Turpin received his Masters degree from the University of Arizona and his PHD from the University of New Mexico. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church where he was a vestry member. He volunteered for the Newberry County Free Medical Clinic as a translator, a volunteer for the Newberry County Literacy Council and was a board member of the Interfaith Community Services.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Tomlins Turpin; step-sons, Jeffrey Cavanaugh of Miami, FL and Matthew (Christy) Tomlins of Beltsville, MD; step-daughter, Leah Tomlins of Beltsville, MD; a sister, Sandra Dening of Columbus, OH; brothers, Jack Turpin of Chesapeake, MD, James Turpin of Cincinnati, OH and Arthur Turpin of West Carrollton, OH; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Lillard of Newberry; a niece, Lisa Erancato of Newberry

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church by the Rev. Elizabeth Morgan. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Building Fund, 1605 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108.

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