Statler Family Obituaries
Turner, Thomas Vern
Thomas Vern Turner, 78, of Farmington, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Farmington.
He was born March 22, 1932, at Millersville, son of Elva Ernest and Maude Josie Gallup Turner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Joyce Sander.
Tom moved to Farmington in 1959 where he later retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. He enjoyed farming both while working for the phone company and in his retirement.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country in the Korean conflict.
Tom attended Crossroads Church of God. He was a member of Norman L. Rigdon Post 5896 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Telephone Pioneers of America.
Survivors include two brothers, Paul W. Turner of Farmington and Donald Turner of Millersville. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Gary L. Turner (Kathy) of Jackson, Vern A. Turner (Angie) of Farmington, Susan E. White of O'Fallon, Mo., Michael C. Marler of Colorado Springs, Colo., Thomas D. Turner (Kelly) of Nashville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, HospiceCare Inc. or any organization serving underprivileged children.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cozean Memorial Chapel.
Printed in the Tuesday, December 14, 2010 edition of the Southeast Missourian newspaper.
FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Thomas Vern Turner, 78, of Farmington passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010.
Survivors include his children, Gary Turner (Kathy) of Jackson, Vern Turner (Angie) of Farmington, Susan White of O'Fallon, Mo., Michael Marler of Colorado Springs, Colo., Thomas Turner (Kelly) of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Paul Turner of Farmington, Donald Turner of Millersville; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the VFW hall, 814 E. Karsch Blvd. in Farmington.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, HospiceCare Inc. or any organization serving underprivileged children.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cozean Memorial Chapel in Farmington.
Printed in the Thursday, January 13, 2011 of the Southeast Missourian newspaper.
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Last Updated: January 13, 2011