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Otis TURNER Obituary
TURNER, Jr., Otis G.
Son of the late Otis G. and Donita M. Turner of Moultrie, Georgia, a former reporter and news anchor (KCRA-TV) and newspaper owner and editor (The Fair Oaks Post) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the age of 69 surrounded by his immediate family. In his retirement, Otis was active in community affairs and was president of the Board of Directors of the Nepenthe Homeowners' Association at the time of his death. Otis is survived by his wife, Naomi, brother, Terry (Susan), brothers-in-law, Ron (Jennie) and Wayne (Anna) Yamaguchi, special Auntie Akiye Sakamoto, nephews Patrick Turner and Koji Yamaguchi, niece Heather Turner, God daughters Jennifer and Christina Johnson and their parents, Rick and Beverley Johnson and an extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. NOTE CHANGE IN SERVICE
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 4, 2014, at 2:00PM at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento, 2401 Riverside Blvd. Reception at the Church follows the service. Everyone is welcome.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Lowe
July 15, 2014
Naomi, I'm so sorry to hear of Otis's passing. What a nice man. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jan Wadsworth
May 19, 2014
We will so miss Otis here in the Nepenthe community! I will also personally miss his willingness to see all opinions and collaborate. My condolences to you and your family!
April 25, 2014
Naomi - Please accept my condolences. I haven't kept up with anyone at the hospital so I didn't know Otis was ill. I hope that he didn't suffer and that you will find peace with his passing. Thinking of you - Judy Thompson Francis, Layton UT.
Bette Koenig
April 25, 2014
Naomi and family, Peace be with you all at this time. Years have passed since the TV days (and CALMT).
May Reed
April 8, 2014
As your first photographer for The Fair Oaks Post, I have many happy memories working with you putting the paper to bed. My condolences go out to your family.
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