George Turner passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the age of 89 years. He was the beloved husband to the late Mary Theresa Fannette Turner for sixty-two years. George was a native of San Antonio, a long time resident of Beaumont, and lived in Crown Point, Louisiana for the past three and a half years with his niece, Millie Dauenhauer, and her husband, Mork.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Pacific Theatre in World War II for four years on the LST 813. George was the owner of George’s Cleaning Supplies in Beaumont for many years.
He is survived by several nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews. George was everybody’s favorite uncle.
George is preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne Turner, James Turner, and Lee Turner, Jr.; and sisters, Joyce Moroney, Margaret Robicheaux, Anna Goebel, Jessie Stockton, and Betty Romano.
A gathering of Mr. Turner’s family and friends will be from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 18, 2016, at Glenwood Cemetery, 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston.
