Mr. John “Skip” Turnipseed
(April 29, 1945 - July 14, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Zion Baptist Church, 801 Washington, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, July 25, 2025 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 4900 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina
We will continue to keep you all wrapped in love at a time when words fall short.
The Powell’s (Jill, Russell, Carl, Matthew)
Uncle John, I know you smiling and laughing up there in the sky! ❤️
Condolences to the family,
I learned today that Skip had passed and was just in disbelief. He was indeed rock steady and always had words of wisdom. Till we meet again fam, rest in power.
Sincere condolences are extended to the family of my friend and fellow Washingtonian. I have so many fond memories of Skip from the neighborhood, BTW and the Benedict College Fish Frys. He was an outstanding athlete and a caring gentleman. He will be missed.
My Condolences to the Turnipseed Family. My prayers are with you.
Skip was one of my dearest friends when we were in high school .
He had the biggest smile and was always able to make me laugh, regardless of how bad I was feeling.
May God bless and keep your family during this very difficult time .
Thank you, Uncle Skip, for all the conversations we had when I came home. I knew I was going to get good knowledge and love when I saw that van come down the road. Man, I miss that hash and rice at the games and cookouts. Rest in Heaven, Uncle Skip.
To the Turnipseed Family
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Skip Turnipseed. He grew up in our neighborhood and attended BTW High School. His athletic abilities both on the football field and basketball court will long be remembered. His memory will live on in our hearts. We will keep your family in our prayers.
When, I think about all the good times and trips. I really thankful 🙏🙏.This is not easy for me and the kids R.I.P. UncleSkip
To the family of Mr. John Turnipseed, I am sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time. Be kind and gentle with yourself. Take your time and know that you have my full support. Much love with God’s Blessings. The Garvin Family
Uncle Skip, I’m going to miss you very much. I love you, but God loves you best. Say hello to my Dad for me. Rest in Paradise.
Uncle you will be missed for sure.. We love you more than you know. Rest easy Uncle, love you Felicia (Duke, Sugar Momma)
Rest in peace Skip from your great niece Alicia Walker and family in Anchorage, Alaska
Condolences to the family. May he rest in God’s peace.
Michelle & Tory
Sincere love and prayers are extended to the Turnipseed familyJ ohn was a dear friend to my husband,as he worked with and supported the OIC Industrial School where Garnell was supervisor/Director for many years.We share your loss.Remember, God has his arms around each of you..
To Luvenia and family: Our deepest condolences, skip will be remembered as a kind gentleman. May our Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Love you all. Phyllis Cue and family.
You All Have My Sincere And Deepest Condolences Praying For Your Entire Family God Don’t Make Any Mistakes Rest In Peace Mr. John We Love You But God Love You Best “
I 😔 Extend My Heartfelt 💔 Sympathy 😢 And Deepest 🙏🏾 Condolences 😢 To You 🙏🏾 Dean.♥️,Tonya♥️ And All Families ❣️ Affected By John’s Passing. 😔 I 😢 Pray 🙏🏾 God 🙏🏾 Will Continue 🙏🏾 Comforting 🙏🏾 You ❤️ In This Time 😔 Of Bereavement 😢
With sincere condolences and heartfelt love. God will take care of you. 🙏🏽
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Skip. He was a wonderful friend. You will be missed by many. God bless the family and give them peace.
Luvenia, very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Keeping you and the family in my prayers for comfort and healing.
Deepest sympathy and condolences,
Penny Evans & Family
Sending prayers of peace and comfort during this time.
We’re sorry to hear about his passing. Condolences to the family.
Luvenia, my condolences and prayers go out to your family. May the Grace and Mercy of our Lord comfort you during this difficult time and onward.
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. John Turnipseed.
He and my brother, the late Stacey Hampton, Sr., considered themselves the “Kings of Tailgating” at both SCSU and Benedict College football games.
Clarissa Hampton & Mrs. Margaret Hampton
Lord lord, lord, my sincere condolence to the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray you all faster just takes me back when he called me and told me when Miss Myers passed this one hurts. I remember when Skip gave me my job he was so caring, which truly gonna miss you skip take your rest my friend
To the family of our homeboy, John “Skip” Turnipseed;
We all grew up in the Waverly Community of Tree St., Herbert St., Senate St, Pendleton St. etc.
My early memories of Skip was as the “delivery boy” for the Joiner’s Grocery at the intersection of Pendleton & Tree St, of which our entire community patronized.
The Joiners were decent people who served our community for many years.
I can remember Skip’:s Mother, affectionately called Miss Carrie being large ,& in charge in the neighborhood which I felt was like one big family as we were growing up.
Those were wonderful and pleasant times of which we grew up in and ‘Skippy Boy” my brothers, the Bellringer boys & others, made us feel safe as we moved throughout the community day to day, especially during the summer months when we were out of
school.
I shall reverse my memories of John “Skippy Boy” Turnipseed as a part of those wonderful memories of history as we were growing up.
And yes, for the record, Skip will forever be remembered as one of BTW’s outstanding basketball players during the decade. of the sixties.
Family, as you move forward beyond this bereavement period, may you continue to cherish your memories of a life well lived. One who I shall forever remember as that tall, delivery boy on that bicycle & a phenomenal basketball player at the home of the BTW Tornadoes.
To God be the glory!
Our sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
May God hold you close to his heart,where He can feel your deepest loss and fill you with His deepest love.
Condolences to the Turnipseed family. Keep looking to the hills.
Benedict College Athletic Booster Club
Heartfelt condolences for the Turnipseed and the Hall families.
Gods blessing be with you all at this difficult time.
My condolence to the family for your lost mr John will be truly miss
I am going to miss you rip skip
On behalf of the members of BTW Class of 1963 ,we extend our condolences to the beloved family of John “Skip” Turnipseed. We all have such warm and wonderful memories of “Skip”. Our friendship with “Skip “begin with are educational journey at Waverly School and continued on to Booker T. Washington High School. Skip excel in basketball and football . We will all miss him in our own special way. We will lift the family up in our hearts and prayers.
Maxie Outen
I am so sorry for your loss.
Maxie Outen & Family
Condolences to the family….the Halls. Eva,Frances, Ruby, Flossie