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Hugh K. Turk Obituary
Born in White County, Mr. Turk had lived in Hall County for most of his life. He was the son of the late Joe and Lelah Mae Chandler Turk. He served in the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet during World War II. Mr. Turk served as a Hall County Commissioner from 1957 until 1960. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Brown Turk, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Debbie Turk, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Charles Baker, Gainesville; grandchildren, Andrea and Scott Riley, Buford, and Andy and Rebecca Turk, Flowery Branch; great-grandchildren, Drew and Anna Kate Riley, both of Buford; K's special little boys, Brystin and Kodi Stevens, both of Gainesville; brothers, Frank Turk and Marvin Turk, both of Oakwood; sister, Helen McDonald, Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Mr. Turk is preceded in death by a brother, William "Bill" Turk.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Stacy Phillips and the Rev. Clack Stubbs will officiate. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Phil Carpenter officiating. The family will receive friends at the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Friday, July 30, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 3650 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway S.W., Gainesville, GA 30501
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh K. Turk
Melissa Bollinger
August 3, 2010
Hugh K. was a great man and a frequent visitor at the Sheriff's Office. We are deeply saddened by his passing and will miss him very much!
Hall County Sheriff's Office
August 1, 2010
We will miss Hugh at Dr Henry Goble's dental practice. We always enjoyed his visits with his sense of humor.
Dr Goble and staff
July 31, 2010
We were so saddened by the loss of Hugh K. We send our love and prayers. I will always have memories of how much he loved to tease me when I was growing up and spending so much time at my Uncle Joe's and Aunt Lela Mae's.
Grady and Lana Turk Allen
Gene & Mary Ann
July 31, 2010
What a honor and a priviledge to have known Hugh K. for so many years.
Never a dull moment! He will truly be missed by many. Always had an opinion and helped many people.
Gene Talley
Mary Ann Radford
Kaye Clark
July 30, 2010
Gerald, I was saddened by the news of the loss of your dad. I certainly enjoyed knowing him all these years. He was quite a character. I really enjoyed his visits at the funeral home and he will certainly be missed. Your family is in my prayers.
Kaye Daughtry Clark
Brad Morris
July 30, 2010
I have been saddened by the news about Hugh K. When I started practicing law in Gainsville clerking for Judges Kenyon and Palmour, Hugh K was one of the first fellows that I met. I continued a regular dialogue from that time until just before my wreck in May 09. He was truly a member of the greatest generation. We talked/argued about lots of things but always with warmth and good humor. I lost my mother last day before Easter and I miss her daily. I am sure you will miss him but we all benefited from knowing him. Best wishes. Brad Morris
Pam Barrett
July 30, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of Hugh K. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Charles and Pam Barrett
Tonya Abernathy
July 30, 2010
I enjoyed talking with Hugh K. He was a good man and he will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughs and prayers.
Judy batten
July 30, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
sonya underwood tillison
July 30, 2010
Hugh K. was a good man. May God be with all of you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Wilson Zuloaga
July 30, 2010
Glenda and Gereld , I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your dad . My heartfelt prayers are with you and your mother at this time. He was a great gentleman, My dad truly thought the world of your dad . I can remember way back when they both had service stations beside each other on Atlanta Highway and then of course we were all living in the same neighborhood so many years ago, Cherry Lane and it would snow and we would all go sleding or try to sled in your backyard. God will hold your hand and your heart through this time of loss. I will be praying for you and your mother .
Donna Foster
July 30, 2010
Obviously he did a wonderful job living his life... look at the legacy he has left. God bless you all during this time.
sam little
July 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wesley Nutting
July 30, 2010
Gerald:
I'm sorry for the loss of your father. If I can be of any help let me know.
Wesley Nutting
Janie Nutting
July 30, 2010
Charles & Glenda:
I just want to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Turk. He was a good man. May God be with you in your time of loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janie Nutting
Clerk's Office
Deed Room
Gary and Hazel Anderson
July 30, 2010
Hugh K was a friendly man and never met a stranger. He knew something about everything and could discuss any subject from sports to courts to politics. We love his family and offer our sympathy and prayers for constant comfort in this difficult time.
Jeff & Deanna Sullens
July 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Little Davenport Funeral Home
July 30, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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