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Johnny Frank Turner entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2008. He was born on March 15, 1953 in Hampton, Virginia. He was 55 years old. His family moved to San Antonio shortly after he was born. He was diagnosed with mouth cancer as a result from chewing tobacco. As a result, his greatest wish was to be a testimony of its effects. He is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Turner, grandparents Anna & Louis Knox, Seigel & Grace Turner, and in-laws Eula & A.W. Welch. He is survived by his wife Treva Turner, of 20 years. She wishes to express that the last 20 years have been the most wonderful years of her life. He is also survived by his son Justin Turner, daughter Michelle Tieken and husband Gregg, father Gene Turner, brother Bob Turner, sister Lynda Offermann, grandchildren Shelby & Cody Tieken and Yasmine Turner, Niece Christy Braun, nephews Greg & Brandon Turner. Johnny graduated from Texas Lutheran College where he was awarded a full athletic scholarship. He was an all American center in 1974 when the Bulldogs won a national championship. He was also very proud to be the "roadie" for the ABBEY BAND OF SOUTH TEXAS. Johnny loved coaching all kids, but treasured coaching his son Justin from T-Ball to high school. From 1976-1981 he taught school and coached at Page Middle School. Since 1981, he was the credit manager for Grande Ford Truck Center until 04-07-2008. For over 28 years owners, co-workers, and customers, were extended family to him. He was a lifetime member of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo where he served on various committees since 1988 until now. He was a member of Mesquite Hall. He was a confirmed member of Highland Park Lutheran Church until approx 2 ½ years ago when he became a member of River City Community Church and at a home group he truly found the lord as his personal savior. Johnny had an abundance of friends and family and has been supported by all who loved him. Many thanks to all who took part in his care and special thanks to Vista Care who did a remarkable job of making him comfortable over the past month. Johnny loved life and friends and we will celebrate his life and honor his memory with the saying: TO LIVE LOVE AND LAUGH FOR THAT IS JOHNNY. Pallbearers will be David Keck, Robin Doege, Leslie Moore, Gary McCartney, Dennis Quick, and Mike King. Services Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at Mission Burial Park South.

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Johnny Frank Turner

March 15, 1953 - May 3, 2008