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James Matt "Jim" Turk Jr

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James Turk Obituary

James "Jim" Matt Turk, Jr., passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1945 in Beaumont to James and Eulalie Turk. Jim was a Captain of the Bevil Oaks Volunteer Fire Department, an instructor at the Beaumont Fire School, a member of NFLCC, an entrepreneur, a charter member of Emergency Services District, the reigning Miss Bevil Oaks, an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lorraine Henson Turk; sons, Matthew Brent Turk (Erin) and Garrett Lee Turk; sister, Judy Turk Russell of Denton, TX; grandchildren, Addison R. Turk and Matthew R. Turk. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services to take place Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel.

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Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Nov. 16, 2010.

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KIM AND MAREN ROBERTS

November 25, 2010

To all the family...you have our sincere sympathy on the loss of Jim...I can still remember the Fire Dept years and he was great..he will be missed...if you need anything please let us know. We will keep you all in our prayers. The Roberts and Behnken families (Bevil Oaks)

November 20, 2010

Lorraine,
Lenny and I are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was such a wonderful person. He could always make you smile. We have such fond memories of him. God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers. Janie and Lenny Danna

Pat & Chuck Royston

November 17, 2010

Lorraine,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. May the light of God surround you bring you some peace and comfort at this difficult time. With love.

George Wynne

November 17, 2010

Jim,

Thanks for being such a great classmate and friend at Beaumont High School during our youthful days and throughout our adult years.

Walter Voigtman

November 16, 2010

Lorraine, Brent, and Garret,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim was my good friend. He was always kind and patient. I admired him and will miss him. God Bless his Soul.

Doug & Charlene Mullins

November 16, 2010

Lorraine,
Doug and I are so very sorry to hear about Jim. He was a special man and will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you-please let us know if we can do anything.

Rodney Rodriguez

November 16, 2010

Lorraine, Brent and Garret,
Jim will always be in my heart. My deepest sympathy on the passing of a wonderful man, husband and father.Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brandon Schwartzenburg

November 16, 2010

So sorry for your loss, My family's thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Paul Ingle

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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