Turman, Luther Howard

Luther Howard Turman, 89, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. He was born on June 25, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise J. Turman; his parents, James M. Turman and Lena Harter Turman; siblings, Fred M. Turman and Thornton L. Turman. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. Surviving him are his son, William H. “Bill” Turman and Linda; daughter, Patricia T. Plaster and Gene; grandchildren, Michael W. Bransome and Melissa, Thomas S. Bransome and Courtney and Lori Ann Turman McGuire; and seven great-grandchildren, Breanna, Samantha and Zachary Branscome, Moira K. Howard, Riley Thomas Branscome, Josh McGuire and Hailey McGuire. A Graveside Service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2010, at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va., with the Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. The Turman family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.