Jack was born in Brockton,Massachusetts on August 28,1929 .His mother was Margaret Leary . Jack had one sister, Peggy McDermott from Northborough Massachusetts and a brother Dismas that serves as a Jesuit in The Gambia
Jack Turner is survived by his beautiful wife Bettye Turner of 62 years, Sons Steven Jack Turner and wife Karen Turner of Pleasanton,Tx, James Joseph Turner and wife Valerie Turner of Carrolton, daughter-in-law, Cyndy Turner, son-in-law, Kevin Ridgon.
Jack and Bettye have 10 grandchildren.
Nacona Anne David of Pleasanton,Tx.,Wesley David Turner of Austin, Jesse Rae Coulter of Austin, Daniel Turner of Dallas,Tx, Kristen Henson of Carrolton, Chris Turner of Spring Tx, Traci Matthews of Woodlands Tx, Erin Turner Matheson of Crosby,Tx. Lauren Rigdon of California, Cole Patrick Rigdon of Austin.
Great Grandchildren Emalee Jean David, Paige David,Ella Ray David,Katie Mae David, Turner Coulter
William Turner, Emma Turner. Britney Michelle Matheson,
Blake Michael Turner, Megan Michelle Matheson, Tyler Gerald Matthews.
Preceded in death by mother, Margaret Devine Leary, Daughter, Kathy Anne Rigdon of Austin, Son, Michael David Turner of Galveston,Tx .
After Jack served in the US Air Force for 3 years, as Staff Sergeant.Jack then went to Big Spring,Tx in pursuit of a job.This is where he met the love of his life, Bettye Roberson.They were married in Big Spring,Tx. on February 3, 1951 at St.Thomas Catholic Church.
They moved to Odessa,Texas in 1963 after Jack had completed his education as a Court Reporter ,Jack got a job as the County Court At Law Court Reporter where he worked for 27 years.
Among Jack's other accomplishments were where he served as The Grand Knight Of The Knights Of Columbus in Big Spring,Tx as well as Odessa, Tx. Jack served as the President of The Fraternal Order Of The Eagles Lodge In Odessa,Tx. In 1978, Jack became a member of The Chuck Wagon Gang when in 1998 he served as The Gang Boss. Jack was still a member until his passing.
Among the many hobbies Jack enjoyed were golf, fishing and going on cruises.
Services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:00 at St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. 7601 N.Grandview Ave. Odessa,Tx. 79765
[Father Mark Woodruff will be officiating mass and placing of Jack Turner's ashes in his niche in the Sacred Heart Columbarium .
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House or the Catholic Church.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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