A memorial service for Don Juan Turner, 71, was held on November 2, at Richland Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Stepney officiating.
Mr. Turner died on October 24, 2024, at Hunt County Regional Hospital in Greenville. He was born on June 4, 1953, to Robert and Inez Turner, in Point, and was the youngest of 13 siblings.
He joined Richland Baptist Church at an early age and attended Richland Elementary and Rains High School, graduating in 1971. He attended East Texas State in Commerce and Jarvis Christian College and was employed at HON Office Furniture & Equipment. He married Shirley Turner.
Mr. Turner enjoyed fishing and hunting and watching the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. He loved to barbecue and was a great cook, which he learned from his mother. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by sisters, Eunice Dell Walker and Charlesetta Brown; and sons, Rodney Don Turner, Ricky Don Turner and Quincy Turner.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Hatcherson, Jettie Mae Jones, Pearlena Thomas Russell, Opal Bruins, Shirley Alexander; brothers, John Thomas, Chester Thomas, Billy Thomas, Bobby Thomas and Reuben Thomas.