WHITE STONE—Floyd S. Turlington Jr., 90, of White Stone passed away peacefully in his cherished riverside home on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
He is survived by his daughters, Karen T. Langevin and husband Wayne, Janice T. Lindenberger and husband Paul, and Eleanor I. Shields; grandchildren, Warren Langevin and wife Kathleen, who blessed him with great-grand daughters Josephine and Lila, Dr. Jessica Langevin and husband Karl, Colin Langevin and wife Amanda, and Carmen Shields; and first cousins Ronald and Gerald Cox, his childhood partners in mischief. He will be remembered by many who blessed his life and contributed to his many fond memories.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence, who passed away last summer; and his parents, Eleanor F. and Floyd S. Turlington Sr.
Born February 22, 1936, Floyd graduated from White Stone High School and married his high school sweetheart, Florence. He served in the Air Force including a tour in Japan and Georgia. Floyd enjoyed an early career at Newport News Shipbuilding after moving to York County, where they raised their daughters. He later undertook technical service positions for national industrial companies specializing in computerized welding and cutting. He enjoyed volunteering for any mechanical, building, or electrical needs at church, as well as helping his daughter’s 4-H group and Girl Scout Troops with bicycling and camping activities.
Upon retiring, he and “Flo” returned to White Stone to build their beautiful homesite on ancestral Rappahannock River property where he delighted in hours spent puttering on projects in his big shed. Floyd was quiet, patient, resilient and always generous with his time and considerable talents to help others. He was a loving husband to Florence for 70 years and a treasured grandfather who was always eager to craft, build, fish, shoot and work on engines with his grandchildren. He was so excited to become a grandfather that he gave up smoking. He put his artistic design skill to work constructing wooden play sets and appliance box houses, building toys shelves and personalized step stools, Legos and Lincoln Logs. He will be remembered as a welcoming host who eagerly shared his Riverbank and boat dock with all who visited.
The family suggests remembrance donations be made to either White Stone or Kilmarnock volunteer fire departments and emergency services, or a non-profit of your choice. Floyd was buried in a private ceremony at White Stone Methodist Church with Currie Funeral Home LLC handling the arrangements. A celebration of life is planned for June.
