Dock Turner

March 18, 1933 - June 12, 2020

Dock Turner, longtime Terrell resident, passed away June 12, 2020 in Terrell. Dock was born March 18, 1933, in Terrell to Dock Samuel and Marie Rush Turner, both of whom welcomed him into Heaven along with his beloved wife of over 49 years, Mildred Turner, and brother, Raymond Turner. Dock worked many years for LaRoe Construction Company in Terrell and then retired from Henry C. Beck Construction. He was a 40-year member of Carpenter Union 429. Dock loved his dogs and his cigars and an occasional trip to the casinos with family and friends. Dock always had a smile and warm reception to give to any and every one he met and his kindness to others was a central part of his personality that endeared him to so many. His easygoing attitude, quiet nature and constant smile made him a treasured friend to everyone. Dock is survived by his son, Sammy Turner and wife, Thursey, of Terrell; daughter, Dieann Langley and husband, Larry, of Terrell; grandchildren: Sara Currens and husband, Steve, Dieanna Fuller and husband, Derek, Sissy Himes and husband, T.J., Ellen Swindle and husband, Mike, Sarah Hunter and husband, James and Nick Durham: great grandchildren: Megan, Cody, Alex, Luke, Jordan, Nicholas, Jarrod, Logan, Brittani and John; great-great grandchildren: Caiden, Maci, Landon, Isaiah, Nevaeh and Ryder; sisters: Bettie Brown, Gracie Brumbelow and husband, Johnny as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives, extended family and a host of friends. Funeral service will be at 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Oakland Memorial Park. His family will receive friends 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday, June 15, at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Terrell Volunteer Fire Dept., 200 S. Frances St., Terrell, 75160.