Michael Turner, also known as "Mike" or "Mr. Mike," of Terrell, Texas passed away on October 22, 2011. He was born on July 14, 1962 in Long Beach, California to General Melton and Lillian Patricia Turner, both of whom preceded him in death.
Mike was an employee with Maddix, Inc. in Terrell where he worked for 15 years. He was the Superintendent over the Wood Shop where he received multiple awards for his service. A very compassionate and tenderhearted man, you would have to look hard to find one that could achieve his level of accomplishment as a single father, great brother, and friend. Mike was a kind and giving neighbor, especially to Miss Mable with whom he always took time to stop and visit. He also had a sense of humor that was combined with wit and respect for others. He loved deep sea fishing and prided himself in catching yellow fin tuna. He was a wonderful cook, an avid gardener and loved the beach. Proud of his country, he was a veteran of the US Navy.
Mike is survived by his daughter and S.O., Sandra Turner and Bryan Schmidt of Frisco, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Chito Gutierrez of Commerce City, CO; brother and sister-in-law, James and Laura Turner of Prescott Valley, AZ; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Allen Higley of Spanaway, WA; and numerous other friends and relatives.
Memorials may be made in Mike's honor to the American Cancer Society or the Child Protective Services of Kaufman County.
