Henry Turner

Henry Turner passed away on September 8, 2012, at his home at Weismer House in Dallas, Texas. His children and grandchildren were at his side. He was a previous resident of Ashdown, Arkansas for 91 years. Born on July 29, 1920 in Ashdown, he spent his youth on his family's farm. Henry graduated from Ashdown High School in 1937 and afterwards, along with his twin brother, Sid, enlisted inthe Arkansas National Guard. Their unit was soon mobilized, and they served together in Germay during World War II. After his service, Henry was employed by GTE in Texarkana, from which he retired in1985. Henry married Idelle Starks on February 15, 1947. He was an inspirational father to their two children, Claude Henry and Sharon Kay. He actively participated in all aspects of their lives. Henry also enjoyed hunting, fishing, league bowling, and was an avid gardener. Henry's Christian faith was very important to him; he was an active member of Ogden Baptist Church for over fifty years and later at First Baptist of Ashdown, AR. Henry is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-one years, Idelle, his twin brother, Sid, his sister, Bethel Kelly, and brother, Claude Turner Jr. Henry is survived by his sister,Gatha Parker of Texarkana, Texas, his two belved children and their families; Sharon Honnell and husband David of Flower Mound, Texas, and Claude Turner and wife Jean of McKinney, Texas, three grandchildren; Brooke Honnell Cobourn and husband Kevin, Kristin Honnell, Christopher Turner and wife Kelly, and one great grandchild, Olivia Paige Turner, and by numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Henry's family is especially grateful to Weismer House and June Weismer for the kind and considerate care shown to him by June and her wonderful caregivers Rose, Elizabeth , Mary, Winifred, and all the caring staff. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 14, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Ashdown, AR with Donald Bowman officiating. Interment will follow at the Ashdown Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to the Madden Funeral Home for visitation on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Henry Turner

July 29, 1920 - September 8, 2012