Mark Calvin Turner
Mark Calvin Turner, 97, of Beaumont, departed this life Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1926, in Beaumont, to Clara Johanna Ischer Turner and John Turner, Sr.
After graduating French High School in 1944, Mark joined the United States Army Air Corps serving his country in World War II. Resuming his education, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M in 1951. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Dresser Ideco until his retirement in 1983.
Survivors include his daughter, Carol Leach; sons, Raymond Turner and his wife, Julie; and William Turner; stepson, Michael Day and his wife, Toni; Goddaughter, Vicky Holland; twelve grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Violet Josephine Timme Turner; stepson, Jerry Day; and siblings, John Turner, Howard Turner, Raymond Turner, and Betty Bullard.
Memorial contributions for Mr. Turner may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4330 Crow Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
A gathering of Mr. Turner’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4330 Crow Road, Beaumont, with a graveside service at 3:30 p.m., at Coshatte Cemetery, 318 Smith Road, Bellville, Texas.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- July 24, 2024
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Redeemer Lutheran Church
- 4330, Crow Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- July 25, 2024
- 10:30 am
Graveside Service
Coshatte Cemetery
- 318, Smith Road, Bellville, Texas, 77418,
- July 25, 2024
- 3:30 pm
Mr Turner was a neighbor for a few years on Milton Drive. He would watch my house when I was away, close my garage door when I would forget, and bring our garbage cans in after pickup. He kept a immaculate yard that I envied. I visited him a few times after I moved but lost contact after he moved. A good man and neighbor. Rest in Peace Mr Turner.
It was at our Family Reunion when we all met Mark. My Aunt Vi had married this amazing man who could out play us all at volleyball. He was Uncle Mark to all of us for many years to come. I will miss our conversations and his stories. My heartfelt condolences and prayers for his family. Rest in peace, Mark. You lived your life to the fullest and was loved by many!
Thank you for the very nice comment Stephanie. Yea, dad had many good stories. I remember sitting up till the wee hours listening to them when I would bring the family out for our yearly visit and stay, at the “Turner Inn”
Good times 🙂