Robert Lee Turbyfill was born June 22, 1930 in Randolph, Texas to Sidney W. Turbyfill and Norah Parks Turbyfill. He married the love of his life, Jimmie Nell Walker on January 26, 1952 in Dallas, Texas. He passed away on November 13, 2019 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

After graduating from high school Robert served his nation in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He went on to get his associates degree. He spent many years working as an accountant, and product services manager for Collins Radio and later for over 20 years with Multi Metal in Rockwall. He loved to garden and was a life long gardener. He was a Deacon and a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonham. He was greatly loved and will be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Turbyfill of Bonham; daughter, Linda Roehrig (David) of Bonham; son, Gary Turbyfill (Jana) of Mt. Vernon; grandsons, Karl Roehrig of Garland, and Kyle Roehrig of Rockwall; sister Christine Wilson of McKinney; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marie Ryan; and brother, Charles W. Turbyfill.

Robert was cremated as were his wishes. A private family inurnment will be held at Crossroads Cemetery, Desert, Texas.