Richard L. Lee Turner

Richard “Bub” Turner of San Angelo passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 in San Angelo at the age of 87 years. He was born February 11, 1933 to William and Carrie Turner in Sanderson, Texas.

The family is planning a celebration of life service in the spring 2021.

Richard married Rachel Mayfield on February 28, 1953 in Del Rio, Texas. They lived several places in Texas before settling in Fort Stockton where they raised their family. He was a truck driver for years. He later became a ranch foreman on ranches in Terrell and Pecos County. After retiring from ranching, he became a school bus driver. He was past master of the Masonic Lodge in Fort Stockton. He was a deacon in the First Christian Church of Fort Stockton. He was “Dadoo” to some of his grandkids and “Grandpa” to the others. After Rachel had to be admitted to the nursing home in Fort Stockton, he found another companion “Freddy” his little dog, who became his best friend & went everywhere with him. He will be dearly missed.
Richard is survived by his daughters Cindy Turner of San Angelo, Nanette Johnson and husband Brent of San Angelo; -daughter in law Susie Turner of Georgetown; his brothers, Jim Turner of Uvalde and Lynn Turner of Kerrville; his sister Janie Blackwelder of San Angelo; his grandchildren Marlissa Byrd, Heather Hicks, Michael, Scott and Blake Turner, Kobi Byrd, Morgan & Claire Hicks, Danny & Jaci Valenzuela, Carson, Clayton and Annaleigh Turner, lots of nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife Rachel of 65 years and his son Clayton Turner.
Special thanks to St. Gabriel’s Hospice, Dr. Steven Coates, Park Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation where he had many special nurses and excellent care. Thanks to all of his coffee drinking buddies in Fort Stockton who watched over him after Rachel left. Also, Larenda at the Manor Apartments who gave him lots of good advice and became a very special friend when he needed one.