David Kyle Turner

David Kyle Turner passed away in Athens Hospital on Thursday, July 30, 2020. After a battle with pneumonia, he passed peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 57.

Kyle is survived by his son David Nathan Turner, a student at the University of Alabama, his mother Sandra H. Turner, Athens, Alabama. his brother Byrne Turner and sister-in-law Melanie Turner of Elkmont, AL, nieces Becca Loudin (Nate), SaraBeth Dutton (Andy) of Huntsville, AL and Sydney Turner of Elkmont, AL., two Aunts, several cousins and friends.

He is predeceased in death by his father, David B. Turner, grandparents, Evelyn and Bernie Branumn, and Helen and Jim Harrison.

He was born on December 6, 1962 in Huntsville, Alabama to David and Sandra Turner. He graduated Athens High School, Athens, AL. He earned a BS in business from Athens State University, Athens, AL and an MS in psychology from A&M University, Huntsville, AL. Most of his career was spent working with mentally and physically challenged adults.

He loved his son and spending time with him, a strong cup of coffee, and Alabama football. He also loved his church family and was an active member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Athens. Kyle will be remembered for his love, compassion, and sense of humor.

A memorial service officiated by Mr. Greg McAlister will be held at the First Baptist Church Chapel, 201 East Hobbs St., (entrance on Clinton St.) Athens, AL on August 5, 2020 at 1 P.M. followed by a Committal of Ashes Service officiated by the Rev. Dr. Foster Eich at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Courtyard, 207 Washington St., Athens, AL for the extended family only.

Memorials may be made to Cumberland Heights, Nashville, TN or St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Athens, AL.