Evert "Sug" H. Turnbough, 80, of Plainview, departed this earthly world and entered heaven's gates wearing his boots and cowboy hat on June 23, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Portales Cemetery in Portales, New Mexico

Evert was born on June 8, 1942, to Evert T. and Frances Elkins Turnbough in Portales, New Mexico where he also grew up and received his education. He married the love of his life, Jennifer Sue Garrison, on July 3, 1964. They had two wonderful sons. Evert was a retired farm manager in Seed Research for Ring Around, Asgrow, and Monsanto. He was also a member of Plainview Elks Lodge #1175.

Evert was known as the "Cowboy Poet" who had a magnificent way with words. He has written several pieces including a book "Running Free". He was also very artistic, imaginative, witty, and enjoyed spinning yarn to anyone who would listen. He loved being outdoors and was an impressive woodworker. Evert had a green thumb and could grow practically anything.

Above all, he loved his family. He adored his grandchildren and cherished the times spent together. Not only was he a wonderful father to his sons but was a father figure and loved by so many others who respected and clung to his wisdom.

He will be remembered as a wonderful and loving husband, father, "Papa", brother, uncle, and dear friend.

The family would like to give their sincere thanks and gratitude to the Hospice of Lubbock for their kind and compassionate care not only of Evert but the entire family as well.

Those left to cherish Evert's memory and legacy is his wife; Jennifer "Sue" Garrison Turnbough, sons; Lonnie Turnbough and wife, Ana, and Allen Turnbough and wife, Gerri, his grandchildren; Brent and wife, Bailey, Nicole and husband, Ryan, Jesse, Nathan, and Emma, a sister; Genevia Shirley, and a brother-in-law, John Garrison and wife, Sharon.

Evert is preceded in death by his parents; Evert T. and Frances Elkins Turnbough, a brother; Manford Turnbough, and sister; Eva Green.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to:

Hospice of Lubbock

3702 21 ^st Street

Lubbock, TX 79410

www.providence.org