Richard "Dickie" Edward Turner

Richard “Dickie” Edward Turner, age 72, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019.  He was born March 1, 1947 in Avon Park, FL to John Darrell and Reba Jane (Winegard) Turner.  Dickie worked for at the Avon Park Correctional Institute for 32 years, retiring as Captain.  He was a past member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church, attended First Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Army 101 ^st Airborne Special Forces during Vietnam, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  Dickie is survived by his Wife – Joan Turner of Avon Park, FL; Daughter – Jenna Turner of Gainesville, FL; Sons – Todd Turner (Lisa) of Sebring, FL; Justin Turner of Avon Park, FL; Sister – Beverly Clarke (Chester) of Williston, FL; Brother – Jack Turner (Annmarie) of Sebring, FL; Grandchildren – Kenton, Houston, Evan; and numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church with interment following in Bougainvillea Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org or Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation, www.tunnel2towers.org

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

(863) 453-3101

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com