Rhett Edwin Turnquest
Rhett Edwin Turnquest
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10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Charlie Park at the AC Hotel
801 S Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Rhett Edwin Turnquest was born on November 26, 1956, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to William Austin and Adron Ford Turnquest. Raised in Tallahassee, Rhett graduated from James S. Rickards High School in 1974 and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University in 1979, followed by a Master's degree in 2000. He was a proud Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Rhett built a distinguished career with the City of West Palm Beach Fire Department, where he rose through the ranks to retire as Assistant Fire Chief in July 2007. He later returned to Tallahassee in 2013 and relocated to Conyers, Georgia, in 2020.
He is survived by his mother, Adron T. Hankerson; son, Austin Turnquest; grandchildren, Autumn and Royce Turnquest; sister, Renea Hawkins; nephew, Darian Hawkins; and a host of family and loved ones.
Rhett will always be remembered for his leadership, perseverance, and dedication to service.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Charlie Park, AC Hotel by Marriott, 801 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that cards and love offerings be mailed to:
Renea Hawkins
2677 Stonekey Bend
Lithonia, GA 30058
Donations in his memory may be made to the Tallahassee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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Brenda Johnson
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I send my deepest condolences to the family. Rhett was a lovely and brilliant gentlemen.
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Always such a sweet and kind gentleman.
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My sincere & heartfelt condolences to the entire Family. We will certainly miss you Kappa brother Rhett from your Kappa Kitten sister Cassandra !! ...SIP
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Upcoming Events
Nov
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Memorial service
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Charlie Park at the AC Hotel
801 S Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
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