Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1948
DIED
2005
FUNERAL HOME
3344 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, Texas
Curtis Turner Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's of The Assumption Catholic Church. Burial: Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Memorials: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 12850 Spurling Dr., Dallas, Texas 75230.
Curtis was born Nov. 16, 1948, to Martha and Everett Turner. He was a chief warrant officer for the U.S. Army Reserves for almost 30 years. In 1996, Curtis was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. and the U.S. Army Reserves, for exceptional bravery shown in the heroic rescue of 20 individuals, after the derailment of the Amtrac train Sunset Limited on Sept. 22, 1993.
Survivors: Wife of 30 years, Nancy Turner; son, Charles Turner and wife, Denita; daughter, Nancy Claire; dad, Everett Turner of Dallas; sister, Julia Baumhart and husband, David; brother, David Turner and wife, Cheryl, of Houston; and granddaughters, Brenda, Autumn and Caitlyn.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Turner
Mattie Spidle
February 15, 2006
Dear Nancy,
Just wanted you to know that i keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Curtis was a wonderful person and an honorable man.
God Bless,
Mattie Spidle
Ron Aziere
July 8, 2005
Dear Nancy and family; I truly mourn with you, the death of Curtis. He was a man if great integrity and faced his diesase head on. I know you are all feeling a lot of pain right now and I can only tell you that when we love much we hurt much but as the psalmist so eloquently reminds us there will come a time for us to smile and feel joy. Remember the good times there is where the joy is found and just think he is available to you in a more powerful way than ever before.
My prayers are with you. Deacon Ron
William & Anne Miller
June 22, 2005
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to your family.
Carl Hickey
June 21, 2005
Metroplex Roofing Contractors
Curt & Linda Landrum
June 15, 2005
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Autry
June 15, 2005
You were like a brother and I loved you. All my childhood memories of you bring me laughter and joy. There has never been or will never be a Christmas that I don't think of you. Thank you for
your tenderness and your loving spirit. You were a good servant and I pray that you rest peacefully
in the loving arms of God.
Julia Baumhart
June 14, 2005
In loving memory of my older brother, who was the most unselfish and caring person I ever had the privilege to know. I will miss your quick wit and great smile. You were so brave and such a fighter.
Everett Turner
June 14, 2005
In memory of my beloved and faithful first born son. You always fought the valiant fight in everything you did throughout your life. Your spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of all who ever knew you.
Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Make a Donation
in Curtis Turner's name
Memorial Events
for Curtis Turner
Funeral services provided by:
Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107
How to support Curtis's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Curtis Turner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
