Bruce Allen Turnbull, 62

Graveside services for Bruce Allen Turnbull, 62, of Vanzant, were held June 30, 2025, at Pleasant Mound Cemetery in Douglas County, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of West Plains. 

Bruce died June 26 at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1962, in Houston, Missouri, to the late John Elvin and Ruby “Collins” Turnbull.

Bruce and Amanda Guy, his significant other, shared 22 years together. He was the father of four daughters: Sarah Causey, Sheri Thompson, Mckayla Kendrick and Nicole Turnbull.

Bruce enjoyed gardening, and tending a big garden each year brought him significant joy. He also enjoyed telling stories about things he did as a younger man. As he grew older, he liked to talk about God and the Bible. Bruce loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He especially loved camping and driving his boat with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his significant other, Amanda Guy; daughters: Sarah Causey (Robbie), Sheri Thompson (Edward), Mckayla Kendrick (Canyon) and Nicole Turnbull (Jayce); grandchildren: Ryan (Emily), Shelby, Jalee, Brice, Ruby, Teri, Edward and Mazlee; brothers: Dennis Turnbull and Jimmy Turnbull (Sarah); nephews: Brandon Turnbull (Samantha), Jacob Turnbull, Alex Davault (Kim), John Turnbull (Ramon), Sam Turnbull (Taylor), Clayton Turnbull (Courtney) and Ronnie Turnbull; one niece, Julie Olsen (Joe); great-nieces and nephews, Aurora, Naomi, Evelyn, Lyla and Brantley, Emory; uncles, Ralph Turnbull and Wayne Turnbull; and a host of cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John Eslie and Burniece Turnbull; maternal grandparents, Bert and Dovie Collins; his parents, John Elvin (Bud) and Ruby (Collins) Turnbull; his infant older brother, Ronnie Turnbull, and youngest brother, Melvin (Toby) Turnbull.