Van E. Turner US Army Veteran

Van E. Turner US Army Veteran obituary, Wichita, KS

Van E. Turner US Army Veteran

Van Veteran Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Central Avenue Funeral Services on Dec. 26, 2025.
Van Edward Turner, 77, of Wichita, Kansas, born August 23, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away December 22, 2025. He served in the U.S. Army and received the Medal of Valor.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Wilma Turner; his children, Chastity Buchanan, Vanessa Turner, Crystal Franks, Brandon Buchanan, Ashley Buchanan, and Monique Buchanan; his siblings; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Charity Buchanan.

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Pastors Ron & Pamaline Burns

December 29, 2025

To Wilma and extended family of Van Turner:

We extend our deepest condolences and our sincerest prayers.

May the peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and your minds through our Lord and savior Christ Jesus. Please be comforted in knowing we shall see him again.

Love, Pastors Ron & Pamaline Burns

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