It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William L. Turppa of Whitehouse, Texas, who passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William L. Turppa to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert L. Turppa and Alice McKenzie Walker; his son William Todd Turppa; and his grandson Thomas "Chompers" Turppa. He is survived by: his wife Mary Helen Turppa; his children, Thomas Neal Turppa and Karen Turppa Swisher; his son-in-law Thomas E. Swisher; his grandchildren, Andrew, Brandon, Destiny and Kyle; and his great grandchildren, Lexiss, Julianna and Uziah.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 19th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Stewart Family Funeral Home (7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 19th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701 (https://hospiceofeasttexas.org.).