1925
Richard
2016
Richard "Doc" Turner
June 10, 1925 — June 10, 2016
Richard "Doc" Turner, 91, of Rootstown, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Altercare Of Brimfield.
He was born April 17, 1925 in Long Island City, NY to Joseph E. and Jenny (Loomis) Turner. He was a 36 year veteran of the U.S. Army, most notably serving in a MASH Unit during the Korean War. He was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church, Rootstown Lions Club and a charter member of the Rootstown Area Chamber of Commerce. Richard was a Past Leader of the Christian Boy's Brigade and the Ravenna American Legion Post 331. Richard loved his God, family, friends and country. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy L. (Fiscus) Turner, whom he married on January 17, 1959; sons, Richard (Charlotte) Turner of Ravenna, Timothy (Christina) Turner of Ravenna and Scott Turner of Rootstown; daughter, Shannon Wu of Fresno, CA; grandchildren, Christina Turner of Cleveland, Nikki Adkins of Cleveland, Christopher Turner of Rootstown and Tyler Turner of Ravenna; great grandchildren, Olivia Lambert and Cain Turner; loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jenny (Loomis) Turner; son, Dwight Fiscus; brothers, Joseph, Eugene, John, Howard and Vincent Turner.
Calling hours will be held 10-11 AM Saturday, June 25 at Rootstown United Methodist Church, 4065 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown, where memorial services will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Phil Raynes and Pastor Jared Williams officiating. Burial will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rootstown United Methodist Church or Rootstown Lions Club, P.O. Box 132, Rootstown, OH 44272.
He was born April 17, 1925 in Long Island City, NY to Joseph E. and Jenny (Loomis) Turner. He was a 36 year veteran of the U.S. Army, most notably serving in a MASH Unit during the Korean War. He was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church, Rootstown Lions Club and a charter member of the Rootstown Area Chamber of Commerce. Richard was a Past Leader of the Christian Boy's Brigade and the Ravenna American Legion Post 331. Richard loved his God, family, friends and country. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy L. (Fiscus) Turner, whom he married on January 17, 1959; sons, Richard (Charlotte) Turner of Ravenna, Timothy (Christina) Turner of Ravenna and Scott Turner of Rootstown; daughter, Shannon Wu of Fresno, CA; grandchildren, Christina Turner of Cleveland, Nikki Adkins of Cleveland, Christopher Turner of Rootstown and Tyler Turner of Ravenna; great grandchildren, Olivia Lambert and Cain Turner; loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jenny (Loomis) Turner; son, Dwight Fiscus; brothers, Joseph, Eugene, John, Howard and Vincent Turner.
Calling hours will be held 10-11 AM Saturday, June 25 at Rootstown United Methodist Church, 4065 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown, where memorial services will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Phil Raynes and Pastor Jared Williams officiating. Burial will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rootstown United Methodist Church or Rootstown Lions Club, P.O. Box 132, Rootstown, OH 44272.
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