Lawrence "Larry" Wayne Turnbull

July 31, 1970 - October 31, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Turnbull, 50, of Traverse City and Springfield IL passed away peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2020 at Munson Hospice House. Larry was born in Hollywood Fl to the late Harry Joseph and Katherine Ellen (Fritz) Turnbull. Larry graduated from Florida School for the Blind in the class of1990. He went on to earn his Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Institute of Technology. He worked for the American Council of the Blind and was the Director of ACB Radio. He traveled nationally and internationally to broadcast conventions for the blind community. He also worked for Lake States Insurance in Traverse City. Larry spent much of his time volunteering. He loved to stay busy. He enjoyed spending time with friends and DJing for different radio stations and private parties. He was involved in countless groups and organizations for the Blind Community and held the position of Treasurer for the Illinois Council of the Blind. Also, Larry was a devoted Democrat and was really hoping for a Biden win. Larry was very mechanically talented and fondly everybody always depended on Larry to fix things even though he could not see. He was a good dependable human and loyal friend and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving Larry is his mom Katherine Turnbull, life-long best friend Rachel Schroeder and her daughter Delaney Schroeder, step-brother Jerry (Vicky) Turnbull, step-sister in-law Jann Knox, his beloved seeing eye dog JT, his cat BoJo and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Larry is preceded in death by his dad Harry, and step-brothers Harry Jr. Turnbull and Robert “Robbie” Turnbull. Private family services will take place at a later time. In lieu of flower donations can be made to Illinois Council of the Blind, PO Box 1336, Springfield IL 62705 or Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc at 4210 77th St E, Palmetto FL 34221 Kindly share thoughts and memories with Larry’s family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. Larry is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.