Richard K Turner Obituary (1940

Richard K. Turner, 77 of Cullom, IL died Saturday April 28, 2018 at 11:55AM at his residence. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held on Thursday May 3, 2018 at 11:00AM at Cullom United Methodist Church, with Pastor Evan Sherar officiating. Inurnment will follow in West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00AM Thursday at the church. Memorials in Richard's name may be made to Cullom United Methodist Church, Cullom Fire and EMS or OSF Hospice. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Cullom is handling the arrangements. Richard was born on September 21, 1940 in Emington, IL, a son of Kenneth and Hazel (Ferguson) Turner. He married Sharon Hamilton on June 14, 1958 in Cullom, IL. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2017. Surviving are his four children: Becky (Gary) Moritz of Roberts, IL, Shelly Turner of Cullom, IL, Tracy (Alan) Deany of Cullom, IL and Corey (Angie) Turner of Cullom, IL; eight grandchildren: Krista (Stan) Watson, Cade Moritz, Ashley (Mark) Stephens, Kelsey Mettille, Torin (Lacey) Mettille, Emily (Bryant) Frechette, Tessa Deany and Tiera Turner; six great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by one son: Richard K. Turner Jr. and one sister: Sharon Turner Corbin. Richard worked on the Wabash Railroad and later drove a semi for Nussbaum Trucking. He later owned and operated Turner Bus Service in Cullom for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren, going to the races and traveling.