In Remembrance Of
William “Bill” Turner
William “Bill” Turner, 85, of Smithville, MO passed away Monday, December 15, 2014.
He was born on September 11, 1929 to William Lewis and Gertie Lee (Herndon) Turner in Camden Point, MO where he grew up and graduated from Camden Point High School. Bill served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.
On May 25, 1951 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Yates. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and later moved to Smithville where they made their home.
Bill was a member of the Barry Christian Church in Kansas City, MO. He was also a member of the American Legion VFW. He enjoyed farming.
He was preceded in death by his father Lewis Turner, mother Gertie Lee Turner Buckler, step-father Truman Buckler, brother-in-law Forrest Anderson and sister-in-law Bernice Turner.
Bill is survived by his wife Marjorie Turner; sons Greg Turner and wife Donnis and Gary Turner and wife Kelly, all of Smithville; grandchildren Douglas Turner and wife Heather, Rebekah Turner, Bradley Turner and Stacey Mason and husband Tee; great-grandchildren Emily and Aiden Turner and Kaylee and A.J. Mason; brothers John Turner, Simeon Turner and wife Kay, and Truman Lee Buckler and wife Betty; sisters Mary Lee Anderson, Darlene Buckler, Arlene Mrkvicka and husband Jerry and Norma Jean Buckler; several nieces and nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 19th at Barry Christian Church, Kansas City, MO.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18th at the church
Burial: Camden Point Cemetery
Donations to the church.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
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Dorcas Allen
Marge and Family – My most sincere condolences to you on your loss of Bill. My prayers are with you at this time, and may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in the coming days. God Bless You.
Bob
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Turner. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Steve and Karen Martin
With deepest sympathy and prays to the family sorry for your loss.