James Beatty Turpin, age 71 years, passed Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at his home. He was born July 28, 1946 in Joliet, IL. to parents James Beatty Turpin and Grace Walters. He married Wendy E. Turpin who survives. James served honorably in the US Air Force. Celebration on Life services will be held in April. Condolences and remembrances may be shared with the family through this online guestbook.