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Sammy Charles Turpin

Sammy Charles Turpin 74, of Paragould went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2017 at Green Acres Nursing Home. Born March 5, 1943 to the late Lucian and Juanita (Wood) Turpin in Alexander, Arkansas. Sam loved people, music, poetry, and theater. He will be missed by many. Sam is preceded in death by his parents, brother Glenn, son Alan, and grandson Aiden Patrick. He is survived by: his wife Paula-Couch Turpin; two daughters: Portia Patrick of Florida and Laura of Mississippi; one son: Bryan of Mississippi; two grandchildren: Chace and Haleigh Schmidt of Florida. A memorial service will be held at the Family Fellowship Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas July 9, 2017 at 2:00pm. Faith Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

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  1. Wilma Wheelis, says
    July 13, 2017

    I just found Sam recently at the Nursing Home while visiting a relative. I had worked with Sam many years ago at KDRS and had lost touch. All of a sudden, there he was...still one of a kind! We had the nicest visit and shared some fun memories. He had a plaque that had a phrase he had written...the thought really touched me and tears came quickly. We hugged and I left. I saw him again a few days later at the front entrance..we hugged again and he told me he wanted me to have the plaque...and followed that with "it might be worth 50 cents when he is gone...we laughed again. That was the last time I saw him. He mentioned to my niece that I had not been back to get it. My regret is that I'm afraid he thought that I didn't want it!...So, SAM...if you read this...YES...I did want that plaque but you left too soon! There's no doubt in my mind that you are busy and entertaining every day! GET READY ... HERE comes SAM!!!

  2. Sami Simmons, says
    July 9, 2017

    I met Sam in the summer of 2012 when I was working as Activities Director at St. Elizabeth's place. Of course I remember watching him on KAIT when I was a kid. I enjoyed listening to him tell me stories and talk about screenplays and films. He had some very interesting visitors and was a lot of fun. He liked it that my name was Sam too! May he rest in peace. Prayers for all the family.

  3. Mary Roberta Belote (tate), says
    July 9, 2017

    Worked with Sam at KAIT. He was always sweet to me. I know he is singing with the angels??

  4. Freddie Ann Miller, says
    July 7, 2017

    To the family of Sam, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Sam is in Heaven singing and no longer in pain.

  5. Nancy Nelms, says
    July 7, 2017

    Sam was such a talented man and was blessed with a kind heart. He encouraged me many times and could always make me smile. Heaven will have a new member for the choir. He will surely be missed.

  6. Mickey Brridger, says
    July 7, 2017

    PAULA,PORTIA,LAURA AND BRYAN I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO EACH OF YOU. SAM WAS DEAR FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. SEEING HIS HEALTH WAN OVER THE LAST YEARS WAS HARD FOR ALL OF US TO SEE. SAM WAS SO TALENTED IN SO MANY WAYS. I FEEL A PERSONAL LOSS AS DO YOU. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND SOLACE KNOWING HE WILL NEVER SUFFER AGAIN R I P SAM TURPIN

  7. Monda Hutchison, says
    July 7, 2017

    My condolences and prayers to the family, especially to Terry Wood. Today KAIT8 has a wonderful tribute to Sam, whom I remember well on the program. The tribute also indicated he was more or less a 'bulldog' at getting all the details of a story and did that job very well... It also mentioned his ministry to others, even after becoming wheelchair-bound. I really admire that, even though I didn't know him personally. His ministry will continue, even though he's now in God's arms. I feel certain He told Sam something to the effect of, "Well done, My good and faithful servant." He's no longer in pain, and you'll have SO many memories to share. Continued prayers to all of you... Monda Hutchison, Black Oak

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