George Eugene

Turnipseed

Mr. George Eugene Turnipseed was born on July 13, 1949, to Frank Turnipseed, Sr., and Evelyn Colquitt Turnipseed in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. George received his formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. George Eugene Turnipseed accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia. He also attended Cleveland Chapel AME Church in McDonough, Georgia, with his daughter and Granddaughter, until his health started to decline.

George was employed by Southern States LLC., as a Welder in the Fab Shop, for 45 years until he retired. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, watching baseball and football on TV, and the thing he loved the most was spending time with his family. George was part of E & B Social Club.

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, our Heavenly Father called Mr. George Eugene Turnipseed home, where he will forever dwell in his presence. He is set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Turnipseed and Evelyn Colquitt Turnipseed; sister, Dale Turnipseed, and his brothers, Warren Keith Turnipseed, and Dennis Turnipseed.

Mr. George Eugene Turnipseed leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his Daughter, Careese Turnipseed; two granddaughters, Alexis (Heyward) Brown, and Meyah Vaughn; his brother, Frank (Vera) Turnipseed, Jr.; sister-in-law, Maggie Turnipseed, and aunt, Hattie Colquitt King. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Garden.

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