Kenton Ernest Turner
Kenton Ernest Turner
March 13, 1958 ~ September 5, 2019
Kenton Ernest Turner, 61, passed away at his Dallas home on September 5. Kenton was welcomed into the world in Naples, Texas on March 13, 1958, the third-born son of James and Caroline Turner. Valedictorian of the Daingerfield High School Class of 1976, he excelled academically and was a gifted pianist. He performed in Daingerfield recitals, as an accompanist at the First Baptist Church, with the Kilgore Symphony, and later studied at Texas Christian University on a scholastic scholarship where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in piano pedagogy. He went on to work for many years as a software engineer and database analyst at Thomson Reuters Corporation in Carrollton and taught at the Coppell Conservatory of Music. For the past decade he served as an academic advisor and degree audit specialist at Richland College in Dallas. Quick-witted and funny, Kenton loved a good pun. He was a passionate audiophile and classical music enthusiast, creating many original compositions using his collection of electronic keyboards. A student of both the Christian faith tradition and esoteric spirituality, he was a lifelong seeker of God's peace and light. He always had new reading material at hand and enjoyed thoughtful discussions of books, film, and the latest TV shows. Kenton was preceded in death by his mother Caroline Turner, his father James Turner, and stepmother Sammye Beasley Turner. He is survived by brother Artie Turner and sister-in-law Robin Turner of Dallas, brother Tommy Turner and partner Jill Aikman Bayless of Longview, as well as numerous nephews and nieces, and his extended family of Beasley aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of Kenton's life will be held in Daingerfield later this fall. Condolences for the family may be left at www.nail-haggardfh.com, and donations made in Kenton's memory to the Resource Center of Dallas at www.myresourcecenter.org.
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Tommy,I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Kenton’s passing just now. He was so very gifted, intelligent, and kind. All my memories of him are good ones. So very sorry for your loss. My condolences to the entire family. Hugs and prayers. Susie
Tommy,I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Kenton’s passing just now. He was so very gifted, intelligent, and kind. All my memories of him are good ones. So very sorry for your loss. My condolences to the entire family. Hugs and prayers. Susie
Artie and Tommy, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother Kenton. You and your families will be in my prayers.
Artie and Tommy, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother Kenton. You and your families will be in my prayers.
Heartfelt condolences for family and loved ones of Kenton. Many fond memories of him from kindergarten thru graduation. I can still hear that laugh in my mind! I enjoyed his wit and admired his intelligence and great talent.
Heartfelt condolences for family and loved ones of Kenton. Many fond memories of him from kindergarten thru graduation. I can still hear that laugh in my mind! I enjoyed his wit and admired his intelligence and great talent.
Praying God will provide peace and comfort for your family as only he can.
Praying God will provide peace and comfort for your family as only he can.
Praying God will provide peace and comfort for your family as only he can.
Praying God will provide peace and comfort for your family as only he can.
So very sorry to hear this we had recently connected again he was a dear friend may you RIP my friend v
So very sorry to hear this we had recently connected again he was a dear friend may you RIP my friend v
Dearest Tommy, Immensely shocked & saddened to learn of Kenton’s passing. He had Always held a special place in my heart. The world will be a little less bright without him. Please know you & your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Kathy
Dearest Tommy, Immensely shocked & saddened to learn of Kenton’s passing. He had Always held a special place in my heart. The world will be a little less bright without him. Please know you & your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Kathy
Kenton was a very valued member of our Degree Audit team at Richland College. We would often brighten each other’s day with corny jokes and puns. His presence among us will be greatly missed. Prayers of Divine comfort for Kenton’s friends and family. We are grateful for the time we had with him.
Kenton was a very valued member of our Degree Audit team at Richland College. We would often brighten each other’s day with corny jokes and puns. His presence among us will be greatly missed. Prayers of Divine comfort for Kenton’s friends and family. We are grateful for the time we had with him.
We are deeply saddened at Richland College for Kenton’s passing. The Admissions Office, where his office was located, is in mourning. God bless his soul and we will cherish his memory. Our sincere condolences to all his family members and lifelong friends. God bless you all.
We are deeply saddened at Richland College for Kenton’s passing. The Admissions Office, where his office was located, is in mourning. God bless his soul and we will cherish his memory. Our sincere condolences to all his family members and lifelong friends. God bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, because they will miss him here on earth. Kenton, is now performing for the greatest audience. “Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flowers, we will grieve not rather find strength in what remains behind.” My sincerest condolences,Sandy Russell Hoffman
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, because they will miss him here on earth. Kenton, is now performing for the greatest audience. “Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flowers, we will grieve not rather find strength in what remains behind.” My sincerest condolences,Sandy Russell Hoffman
I was saddened to hear of Kenton’s passing. What an amazing human being. He will be sorely missed, and his absence is noticeably evident. Praying for comfort as you grieve your loss.
I was saddened to hear of Kenton’s passing. What an amazing human being. He will be sorely missed, and his absence is noticeably evident. Praying for comfort as you grieve your loss.
My heart is broken to learn of Kenton’s death. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to his family and many friends. Kenton was such a sweet soul and brightened my day whenever we got an opportunity to visit. His delightful sense of humor was greatly treasured. People like him are such a joy to be around. My faith assures me that he is in a beautiful place now, sharing his joy and brightness. I look forward to seeing him again someday; miss you dear friend.
My heart is broken to learn of Kenton’s death. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to his family and many friends. Kenton was such a sweet soul and brightened my day whenever we got an opportunity to visit. His delightful sense of humor was greatly treasured. People like him are such a joy to be around. My faith assures me that he is in a beautiful place now, sharing his joy and brightness. I look forward to seeing him again someday; miss you dear friend.
My deepest condolences on the loss of Kenton. My fondest memories I had of him during my short time going to Daingerfield high school was the extraordinary talent he had playing the piano. UIL solo competitions were a little bit less stressful with Kenton’s unwavering accompaniment! God Bless
My deepest condolences on the loss of Kenton. My fondest memories I had of him during my short time going to Daingerfield high school was the extraordinary talent he had playing the piano. UIL solo competitions were a little bit less stressful with Kenton’s unwavering accompaniment! God Bless
Sorry for the loss.
Sorry for the loss.
I will missed Kenton remarkable personality and spirit, he was a friend, an humble servant leader at Richland College. I am reminded “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves”. We are sorry for your loss.
I will missed Kenton remarkable personality and spirit, he was a friend, an humble servant leader at Richland College. I am reminded “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves”. We are sorry for your loss.
It just breaks my heart that Kenton is gone. His loss is deeply felt. I will miss him.
It just breaks my heart that Kenton is gone. His loss is deeply felt. I will miss him.
Artie, Tommy, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace and comfor in your sweet memories of Kenton. ‘
Artie, Tommy, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace and comfor in your sweet memories of Kenton. â ¤
Let me know the date of Kenton’s memorial service.
Let me know the date of Kenton’s memorial service.
Tommy I’m so sad. I love all of you. Kenton was special and talented. Let me know when the memorial service will be. Come to see me.
Tommy I’m so sad. I love all of you. Kenton was special and talented. Let me know when the memorial service will be. Come to see me.
My condolences to Kenton’s family and close friends. It was a true joy to have worked these pass 10 years with Kenton at Richland College . I will miss his smile, laughter, our tea talks and his updates of the latest shows to watch on Netflix. Kenton, May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
My condolences to Kenton’s family and close friends. It was a true joy to have worked these pass 10 years with Kenton at Richland College . I will miss his smile, laughter, our tea talks and his updates of the latest shows to watch on Netflix. Kenton, May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Tommy. So sorry to hear about Kenton. He was so talented and I remember fun to be around. Always wished I could play the piano like he did. Was amazed how he picked up a song and played. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Wally
Tommy. So sorry to hear about Kenton. He was so talented and I remember fun to be around. Always wished I could play the piano like he did. Was amazed how he picked up a song and played. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Wally
Just learning of Kenton’s passing. He and I were childhood buddies prior to my family moving to TN in 1964. Reconnected with Artie on FB several years ago and caught up with the family happenings. Deepest sympathy to Artie and the Turner Family. ???�
Just learning of Kenton’s passing. He and I were childhood buddies prior to my family moving to TN in 1964. Reconnected with Artie on FB several years ago and caught up with the family happenings. Deepest sympathy to Artie and the Turner Family. 😢
I was looking up Kenton to see what he was doing and found this sad news. Kenton and I worked for few years at Thomson Reuters. He was very knowledgeable, disciplined and a good pianist. I am so sad to hear about Kenton’s demise. May his soul rest in peace.