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Manson Turner Obituary
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M. Don Turner died November 20, 2014 at 5 A.M. at Ridgeland Hospice Ministries.
Don was born November 15, 1928 to Manson Seal Turner and Maude Turner in Pleasanton, TX. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Cole Bass Turner; sons, John L. Bass and James M. Turner; and daughter Deborah Anne Turner Sindewald. He was a doting grandfather of five grandchildren: Dawn Bass; John, Laurel, and Travis Sindewald; and Ivy Turner. Also, he is survived by his brother, James M. Turner, and his wife, Mary Ann Turner.
Don graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1946. Then, he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology at Baylor University. In 1951, he entered graduate school at the University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis, TN where he earned a PhD in physiology. In 1955, he joined the faculty of the University of Mississippi Medical School as Associate Professor of Surgery, Research. He was later appointed Full Professor of Surgery, Research, and Physiology. He served as chairman of the admissions committee of the medical school for 11 years.
A memorial service will be held at Parkway Funeral Home, Saturday, November 22nd at 3 P.M. Visitation to start at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgeland Hospice Ministries.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Necip Fikri Alican
September 5, 2015
Rest in peace, Dr. Turner. Take care of my Dad. He left us to be with you on August 19, 2015.
December 2, 2014
Anne,our prayers are with you during this time of grief. We have sweet memories of our visit with you and Don during the summer of 2013. May God comfort you and your children. Monty and Sue Montgomery
Yvette Wyrick
November 21, 2014
Mrs. Ann, this is Yvette, it sadden my heart deeply to lose such an noble,honorable and decent man. His honesty and word was his bond or he didn't speak it. He truly loved you. He spoke your name in every other sentence.I pray you continued to find joy in your life and family.
Yvette
November 21, 2014
May you find comfort from God at this time
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
November 20, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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