Dennis Ray Turner, Sr., 58, of Winnie, died Saturday, August 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born August 19, 1955, in Eagle Lake, the fourth child of Eva Louise and John Turner.
Dennis worked most of his life in the oilfield, first with Blue Gary and Wesley Kahla, and later at Big Hill. He enjoyed fishing and watching old westerns, and will be remembered as an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Mr. Turner is survived by his children, D.R. Turner, Jr. and Natasha Turner, both of Winnie, and Bryan Sonnier and his wife, Tonja, of LeBleu, Louisiana; grandchildren, Caleb, Madison, Kendra, Richard, and Aiden; sisters, Donna Null and her husband, Jacob, of Winnie; Debbie Legé of China; and brother, David Turner of Winnie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Turner and Eva Louise Murphree; brother, DeWayne Turner; grandmother, Eva Bumpas; and stepfather, Jimmie Murphree.
A gathering of Mr. Turner’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
