Deacon Willie Frank Turnipseed

Obituary For Deacon Willie Frank Turnipseed

Deacon Willie Frank Turnipseed passed October 4, 2013.

The Celebration of Life for Deacon Willie Turnipseed of Decatur will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2013 at New Hope Baptist Church of Atlanta, 236 Richardson St., S.W. Pastor James L. Fields, Jr. will officiate. Interment, Dawn Memorial Gardens.

Remains instate for viewing at 9:00am. Visitation at 10:00 AM until the hour of service at the church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

A Time to Begin Willie Frank Turnipseed was the eldest of six children of James Frank Turnipseed and Addie Odessa Slaughter- Turnipseed. Willie was born on May 1, 1943.

A Time To Grow Willie began his career of 50 years as a construction engineer for Sheppard Construction Company and Miller Mathews Reality, where he was a faithful, honest and dependable employee as well as a good friend. During his career he married Barbara Ann Mayes and the couple lived in matrimonial bliss for over 40 years. The couple had one daughter.

A Time to Serve Willie joined New Hope Baptist Church of Atlanta where he served for over 40 years in many capacities. He was a faithful member. He served on the Usher Board and was a member of the Deacon Board. He was well respected and was a great friend to all. He was a caring neighbor and a help to all who needed him.

A Time to End Willie departed this life on October 4, 2013 to begin his new life on the other side with the Lord.

Those who will cherish his memory include: his wife, Barbara Mayes Turnipseed; daughter, Leslie M Smalls (eddie); sisters, Mildred Lucilleallen, Bernice Jackson, Katie Dixon, and Linda Turnipseed; brother, Luther Norris Turnipseed (Dora); uncle, James Turnipseed (Cassandra); sister-in-law, Carolyn M. McCuller; brother-in-law, Oscar J. Mayes, Jr; three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, caring friends and neighbors, whose bonds of love transcend generations and endure the test of time.

“I had a good life; I had a good wife; I loved my neighbors; I helped others; and I honored GOD; My living has not been in vain.” (Willie Turnipseed, October 4, 2013)

To Willie: I feel mighty blessed that when my ship finally came in you were on it. (Barbara M. Turnipseed)

Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr., SE, Atlanta, GA 30317, 404-373-3191.