H. Terry Turner

H. Terry Turner, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on March 9, 2015 in Roswell, NM. He was born in Abilene, TX to Charlie Turner and Annie Mae Newton. Terry was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all he knew. He spent the majority of his life in NM, being raised in Portales, living in Tucumcari, Farmington, Carlsbad, Raton and most of his adult life in Roswell. Terry worked as a firefighter, ditch rider, insurance agent, dairy and veterinary pharmaceutical representative and waste disposal salesman. He was a long time member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks including being Exalted Ruler and a past member of the Sertoma Club. He guided numerous big game hunts for handicapped hunters northwest of Roswell. Terry was a life member of the Chaparral Skeet Club. Terry also enjoyed racing with family at the Roswell Drag way. Most recently, Terry supported CASA with handmade clocks used as a fundraiser. Terry was very proud of his family, the way it has grown and the character shown by his progeny. His love of family, loyalty to those who called him friend and deep caring are an important legacy. He was dedicated to the efforts of the Elks club and any cause that assisted the Veterans of our Country. He was deeply patriotic and looked for ways to serve his community. He was a man of Faith and will be deeply missed by many. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Sue and Rue, two brothers: Jerry and infant brother Thomas. Survived by his wife, Myrnell Turner of Roswell; two Sisters: Mary Goodwin of Rosemead, CA and Celia Fouser of Scott City, KS; two daughters: Deana Ragsdale and Robert of Roswell and Misty Crawford and Frank of Kerrville, TX; one son, Bryon Turner and Amy of San Marcos, TX. Also surviving Terry are Seven grandchildren: Tyler Crawford of Maple Valley, WA; Tanner Crawford of Roswell; Andrew Crawford of Artesia, NM; Sarah Letcher of Edgewood, NM; Jacob Turner of San Marcos, TX; Shelby Whitt of Roswell; and Lucas Turner of San Marcos; and seven great- grandchildren: Makenzie, Marisa, and Maci Crawford; Austin, Alex, and Madison Hartwell and Jaxon Crawford. A memorial service will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The family requests that donations on Terry’s behalf be made to the Assurance Home of Roswell or the BPOE Cerebral Palsy Fund (Elks).

H. Terry Turner

September 6, 1944 - March 9, 2015