Ricky Allen Turbyfield

Published 11:19 am Thursday, March 13, 2025

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Ricky Allen Turbyfield, 66, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1958, in Carter County. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. He retired from the City of Elizabethton after 30 years of service. In earlier years, he loved to go camping and fishing at Wilbur Dam. He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Nell Turbyfield, on Feb. 9, 2023. He attended Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins, including two special cousins: Gurney Pilk and Brandon Pilk. Also, two special friends: Doug and Nelda Hatley.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2025, in Lakeview Cemetery with Pastor Ronnie Campbell officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Friends may sign the register at the funeral home from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday or Monday morning. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Monday. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Turbyfield family.