Raymond E. Turman Raymond E. Turman, 84, of Groves passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1926 in Houston, Mississippi to David Alma and Letha Turman. Raymond had lived in Groves since 1962 and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was retired from BASF as an operations supervisor. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Reverend Joe Roberts of Fellowship Baptist Church and Reverend George Parmer will be officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Turman. He is survived by four daughters, Margaret Turman and Bobby Elliott of Roanoke, TX., Jane Arebalos and husband, Robert of Groves, TX., Becky Doiron and husband, Eddie of Anacortes, WA., and Elizabeth Ann Aguillard and husband, Cary of Lewisville, TX.; brother, David A. Turman, Jr. of Clinton, MS.; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
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Beau Ellison
April 18, 2025
I did not know Mr. Turman, but he wrote a letter to my great uncle's family when my great uncle passed away in the Korean war. I would love to share this info with the family. Please reach out if you can. thomas.ellison@ssa.gov or 662-769-2355
Levingston Funeral Home
November 2, 2021
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Anonymous
September 1, 2019
Pawpaw, I love and miss you forever. You were the kindest soul in my whole entire life. You've left us all with so much wisdom and knowledge. You've definitely made me the person I am today. You were there for me when I had no one. And I will never forget you or the things you've taught me. We send our love to you and grandma in heaven.
Anonymous
February 17, 2011
Margaret,Jane,Becky,and Liz: I'm so sorry to here about your Dad. He was a sweetheart, I still think about him and his tomato's, and his killer garden he always had. Well at least he's up in heaven with the rest of the old neighborhood, talking and having coffee. My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.
Anonymous
February 16, 2011
Our thoughts, love & prayers are with all you girls. Wish we could be with you at this time. God's Blessings With deepest sympathy, Tony and Glenda Scott
Anonymous
February 16, 2011
Jane, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Libby
Anonymous
February 16, 2011
Margaret, Jane, Becky & Liz ~ I just wanted you all to know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I couldn't make it for the services, but I'm glad Daddy, Debbie and Grady were able to be there. May God bless you all! Love, Gail
Anonymous
February 16, 2011
Becky, My sympathy goes out to your family during this time of loss. You all will be remembered in my prayers.
Anonymous
February 15, 2011
Sorry to hear your loss of Raymond "Chief". He was a great man to work with. He took me by the hand right out of high school and taught me all the tricks of operation. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Anonymous
February 15, 2011
Mr. Raymond is one of the best men I have ever known and worked for. He believed in me and in what I can do and gave me respect and the push to do and learn what needs to be done. He is the Original "CHIEF" in our unit WOD at SANDOZ,(BASF).
Anonymous
February 15, 2011
To the family of Raymond Chief Turman, my prayers go out to all of you, I had the pleasure of working for Raymond and he was a great supervisor, he judged you for the person you are and how you did your job not by others that did not care for you, I"ll remember him best for the many flapjacks he made for us.
Anonymous
February 15, 2011
So Sorry to hear of your lost. I'm a long lost couison sorry I never knew Raymond very well but Loved and knew aunt Letha so well.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anonymous
February 15, 2011
RAYMOMD AND I GREW UP TOGETHER I AM THE OLDEST SON OF HIS MOTHER SISTER LAURA. HIS MOTHER AUNT LEATHA SWITCHED OUR BACK SIDES MANY TIME WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP. WE LOST TOUCH AFTER KOERA.REGARDS TO THE FAMILY;;.
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
As you know Bro.Turman meant the world to so many in addition to his family! He will be greatly missed and I will miss our phone conversations and visits immensely! I'm thankful that I had the privelage of knowing him!!!
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
I worked for Raymond, "Chief" as we called him, over 20 years ago. He was an honest and fair man, loved to laugh, and made the best biscuits ever! I consider Raymond the best boss I ever worked for, and I have tried to live up to the values he taught me. There are a few old-timers left at the plant and we all have great memories of the "Chief" .
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
I worked with Raymond Turman many years ago and remember that he was a very good man. I know he will be greatly missed!
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
I worked with Raymond at Velsicol/Basf,a long time ago. I took a liking to him instantly, you knew he was a good guy! Every once in a while I'd get one of his wonderful biscuits. He was blessed with humor,that he shared often with others. He was a kind & compassionate person. He will be missed, but I know Jesus is going to enjoy having him around! Until we all meet again! May God Bless Your Family
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I had the privalige of working with Raymond during the Velsicol Chemical years.The two thinks I will remember most was is Love for his garden and his PNG Indians. It amazed me when I first met Raymond in 1974, that he remembered me from the 1971 PNG Football Team. May God Bless his Soul Sincerly Craig Mason
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Raymond, he was a good man and was very well respected at the plant.
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
I share in your grief . . . but with the knowlwege "God's grace is sufficient". I worked as a secretary at the plant from '66 until end '92 for Mobil/Velsicol/Sandoz and never heard a disparaging word about him. Now we rest assured he is in a better place than we are. God bless you all. Sincerely - Dody Breaux
Anonymous
February 13, 2011
To Becky and sisters: Your Dad was a very kind man. I think of him in the spring. How he loved to garden. He had a special place in Bubba and Juanita's hearts. God bless you all. Amanda