William D. "Bill" Turney

William D. "Bill" Turney, age 66, passed away on July 16, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1959 in Dermott, Arkansas to the late Dr. L.R. Turney and Evelyn Crider Turney. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill loved participating in Civil War Reenactments. He had many friends with which he shared this passion and even had a working canon he would fire at the events. Some of his hobbies were duck and deer hunting, fishing, gardening and attending Razorback sporting events. Bill was an avid reader and loved to share facts and information he had learned while doing so. Bill attended McGehee Public Elementary School, then attended Bayou Park Academy and ultimately graduated from Bellaire Academy in Dermott, Arkansas, where he participated on the football and basketball teams. Bill had a fully trained Labrador Retriever, who he dearly loved who proceeded him in death. His name was Max. Bill is survived by his sister Ellen Turney of Conway, Arkansas, along with a host of cousins, and many friends he had in the historical society and Sons of Confederate Veterans. John Robinson and David Earl McNeely were Bill's life long friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date this fall. Arrangements made by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Arkansas. Online guestbook can be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com