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Richard "Tal" Turner
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Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23, 2014, from 6:00 till 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on April 24, 2014, in the chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Tal was born in Odessa, Texas, on February 6, 1965, to Fred and Sandra Turner. He attended Odessa High School and graduated in 1983. He then attended Odessa College and received his associate of Arts degree. He also received his Iridology degree from The Holistic Medical College in Wisconsin. He was employed by River Life Health Food Shop.
Tal enjoyed motocross with his children. He also enjoyed making family videos. He was very fun and spontaneous and lived life to the fullest.
Tal is survived by the mother of his children, Heidi Turner of Odessa, TX, his son Taylon Turner and wife Macie of Odessa, TX, and their son Teighen. Tayson "Trace" Turner of Odessa and daughter Tayleigh Turner of Odessa. His parents Fred and Sandra Turner of Odessa, his brother Craig Turner of Odessa and sister Gina Shaffer and husband Keith of Llano, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to your church of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas. To sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.sunsetodessa.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Gabe Natividad
May 2, 2014
Turner family, I'm sorry for your loss. We were neighbors growing up...my parents still live on La Casa Dr. You are in my prayers.
Leo and Sue Cloud
April 27, 2014
To the Turner Family
We are so sorry for your loss, May the peace of God rest upon you. We will continue to pray for all of you..
love Leo and Sue
Margaret Trey & Amanda
April 25, 2014
Turner family,
So sorry to hear your loss of Tal. We know he will greatly be missed. Our deepest condolences. God bless
Denise White Anderson
April 25, 2014
I remember the good times we all had hanging out together in high school, great group of friends. Prayers for all your family & friends.
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Kim Blake
April 24, 2014
Lots of memories, as a kid. God be with YOUR family brother, youll be missed
Tayon, Trace, Tayleigh turner
April 24, 2014
Daddy, we love you so much. You are free from pain and guilt and now can move around without pain. We will miss you so much, but will stay positive and look to the words you told us. Never forget how much we love you. Rest now Daddy.
DANA CARAWAY-BENTON
April 24, 2014
TAL AND I ATTENDED ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
JC & Ann Decker
April 24, 2014
Why does it seem all the nice ones leave us too early? He was always kind and such a gentleman to us. Our hearts go out to his family.
Amy & Willie Thomas
April 23, 2014
Rest in peace Tal. God bless your family.
Tami Millican Lahey
April 23, 2014
Have a ton of fun memories growing up on Bonham street with Craig and Tal..dirt bikes, racing and fun times..GOD Bless your Family and You....RIP Tal
Johnette Cloud
April 23, 2014
I hope there are dirt bikes in heaven because he and David should be there together having fun. Praying for you and your family.
April 23, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cyndi
Cyndi Cyndler
April 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss!
I have lots of fond memories of Tal in Jr High at Bowie and High School at OHS and when I worked at Golden Suzuki he used to come in all the time.
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