Michael Lavern Turpin aka Boogie, 46, departed this life peacefully in his sleep on November 23, 2019. He was born on September 26, 1973 to Mary and Michael Johnson in Dayton, Ohio and was raised in Columbus, GA. He moved to Chesapeake, VA in 2008 where he continued as a professional painter. He spent over 20 years in this profession. He enjoyed drawing, watching Family Feud and music most of all. He was a kind-hearted, caring and loving son, father, and brother. He dedicated his life to Christ in 1998.
He is predeceased by his father, Michael. Michael is survived by his wife Chantel. Additionally, he is remembered by his mother Mary Johnson of Chesapeake, VA his grandmother Annie Ruth of Columbus, GA; his children Marika (Monique), Ebony, Dominique, Brianna, Michael, Gabriel, Israel, Isaiah, Cerenity, and Jonathan. His brothers Angelo, Adrian, Tavaris and JR; his sisters Marika (Wayne), Michele, Hope, Cassandra and Jameka. His nieces Destiny, Jada, and DeAngela; nephews Daquan, Lil Angelo, Jacoury, Demetri, and Amari; and a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and friends.
A memorial service will be held December 2, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home 929 S. Battlefield, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
Date: Monday, December 2, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm
Location:
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
Memorial Service
Rika posted on 12/14/19
I go days thinking of you. Thinking of how when I visited you and you'd be sleeping and I didn't want to wake you. How I had so much to talk to you about and how I felt because nobody understood me like you did. I think about how now it's to late to wake you. I wonder where you are in this world because you haven't visited me yet. I think about how if you would have just come back home things could have been different. I wanted to spend my birthday with you but things don't always go as plan. At least I got to spend time with you for your birthday The bear I got you just sit in my car so at least I have that with me. I'm sorry this happened to you and I'm sorry we couldn't communicate the way we wanted before you left. I love you so much daddy. Rest well