Scott Robert Turnbull

Scott Robert Turnbull of Austin, Texas, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on February 5, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he grew up surrounded by a large and loving extended family. During this time, Scott enjoyed waterskiing and playing basketball and baseball.

Scott graduated from Oklahoma State University in B.S. Sociology 1973, B.S. Business Administration 1976. He worked as Land Administration Manager, May Petroleum Inc., Marsh Operating Company, Arco Permian; Land Manager, United Resources, LP; and EDF Trading Resources, LLC, having over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

He was actively involved in First Baptist Church and Green Tree Country Club, Midland, Texas; Great Hills Baptist Church and The University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, Texas.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Turnbull and Aileen Wilkerson Turnbull.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carolyn Strong Turnbull; children, Tiffany Aileen Turnbull (JT Brannon) and their children James & Lucas; Tyler Nathan Turnbull (Holly Turnbull) and their children Mason & Abigail Scott; Daniel deGraffenried Strong, III (Melanie Strong) and their son Daniel deGraffenried Strong IV; and Christyn June Bailey and children Alliyanna Zamora, Andy Ivy (Jennifer Clare) and their children Ira James Ivy & Jaxon Walter Ivy, John-Daniel Bailey (Holly Bailey) and their son Jack Corvo Bailey, Christlyn-June Bailey (Aaron Calderon) and their son John Christopher Calderon; his siblings, Rick Turnbull and family, Jane Turnbull, Mark Turnbull, and Kay Walter and family.

There have been many beautiful memories amongst our families across Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas, and Florida; we are so grateful. Scott was known for his dry wit, sense of humor, and kind heart, especially at gift-giving time. Scott was a rock, a symbol of security; an ultimate representation of strength, stability, support and love.

The family would like to thank St. David's Hospital, Gilead Hospice, LLC, and Preferred Care at Home for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in his final days.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Viewing/Visitation at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills on Friday, April 24, 2026. Visitation with the family will begin at 6:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held at Great Hills Baptist Church, 10500 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759, on April 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

A Graveside service will be held at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78731, on April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Scott's honor to Great Hills Baptist Church, Austin, Texas, Compassion International, Samaritan's Purse, Turning Point USA, or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

​The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me;

Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me; Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.