John " Steve" Stephen

Turpin

John Stephen “Steve” Turpin

July 20, 1940 – October 31, 2026

John Stephen “Steve” Turpin, 86, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Steve was born on July 20, 1940, to William Floyd “Ben” Turpin and Inez Flowers Turpin. He spent most of his working life as a mechanic and also served as a police officer for several years.

Steve and his wife, Mary Sue Thompson Turpin, shared 59 years of marriage before her passing on April 2, 2018.

He is survived by their son and daughter and their respective spouses, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Turpin; his parents, Ben and Inez Turpin; and his older brother, William Harold “Bill” Turpin.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Newman Cemetery, where John will be laid to rest beside his wife, Sue.

Arrangements are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater, Texas.