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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jul 19, 1934 – Dec 27, 2016
William was born on July 19, 1934 and passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. William was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the time of passing. Celebration of Life ServicesForWilliam H. Turner Jr.Life CelebrationSaint Francis Xavier Catholic Church1120 Myrtle WalkBaton Rouge LouisianaTuesday January 3 20176:00 pm to 8:00 pm FuneralSaint Agnes Catholic Church749 East Boulevard Baton Rouge LouisianaWednesday January 4 201711:00 am.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charisse Lewis
December 28, 2024 | Lake Charles, LA
Coach Turner was my offensive line coach at McKinley High School 1965-1967, and he was my American History Instructor '67-'68. He truly made it very plain that it was imperative to do well in the class room as well as on the football field. I remembered his studying for classes he was taking as well as dieting during lunch on cans of Sego.
His joy of teaching history translated to his students wanting to do well. What an inspiring force as a man and as a teacher. Now that I have the...
Donnie Ray Albert
December 26, 2019 | Richardson, TX | Student
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Turner. I had the pleasure of spending time with Mr. Turner at the Upward Bound program and then again at Southern University. Such an awesome man and profound speaker. Thank you Mr. Turner.
Amber Blanchard
January 10, 2017 | Baton Rouge, LA
our deepest sympathy to your family.
the augustus family
seymore, kimberly seimone (sarah augustus and family)
January 06, 2017
Our condolence and prayer to the family of Mr. Turner. I worked with Mr. Turner as a professor of History at Southern University. He was truly a one of a kind teacher, always concerned about the welfare of black students. He will surely be missed
EB Wicker
January 05, 2017
Simply put, Mr. Turner was a great man! It is amazing that a History professor to a immature college freshman in 1996 would have such a major impact on my life. That's because he was no ordinary History professor and definitely no ordinary man. He was extraordinary in his pursuit of educating young minds and leaving his mark on this world. Everyone who crossed his path, learned something inspirational and valuable from him. I am forever thankful to Mr. Turner!
Niles Haymer
January 05, 2017 | Baton Rouge, LA
Thank you Mr. Turner for your guidance and for how you kept Capitol High as safe and great as only you could; you helped to prove in own way that the outside saying that "nothin' good comes out of Capitol High" was a flat out lie, for plenty of your former students are GREATLY contributing to society doing very well for themselves, so as you take your rest, we will miss you, a true giant of an original human being. Also my dad will miss you for you was his coach at McKinley High in your...
Derrick Williams
January 05, 2017 | Baton Rouge, LA
Our condolences to the Turner family. Coach Turner was my football teacher as well as my American History teacher. The parallels he made in the class room as well as on the field were inspirational and transforming. He was also very funny when trying to diet at lunch time with the latest meal trend.Thanks for the memories always cherished.
Donnie and Gwen Albert
January 05, 2017
Zina Felecisa Dyer Stockton
January 05, 2017