Wade Turner, 70, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on July 15, 1945, to Camille Jean Vanden and Earl Arnold Turner, in Houston. He worked in real estate for the United States Government.

He spent his entire life ceaselessly searching for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Wade was an extremely spiritual person who was to everyone who crossed his path both teacher and a friend. The world will miss his brilliant light, warm heart, deep wisdom, and never ending humor.

Survivors include his son, Eric J. Turner of Beaumont and daughter, Jennifer C. Sherrill and her husband, Mark, of Germany; and grandchildren, Eva Turner, Jonah Turner, Jacob Turner, Garrett Sandlin, Tyler Coronado, and Jordan Sherrill.

His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.