Gerry Don Turner
Gerry Don Turner
September 14, 1947 ~ June 19, 2025
Gerry Don Turner, 77, of Naples, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2025. Born on September 14, 1947, Gerry lived a full and meaningful life defined by service, strength, and love for his family.
Raised in Carrollton, Texas, Gerry attended R.L. Turner High School before being drafted into the U.S. Army, where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he built a long career as a truck driver—work that took him across the country and allowed him to meet people from all walks of life.
Gerry had a deep passion for muscle cars, a love he carried with him throughout his life. In his later years, he found great joy in dancing, never missing a chance to take the floor and enjoy the rhythm of life. He was a proud member of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion, continuing his dedication to the veteran community long after his time in uniform.
Above all, Gerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His life was centered on his family, and his legacy will live on in their hearts.
Gerry is preceded in death by his parents, H.L. Turner and Euna Faye Tucker; his brother, Michael Turner; his sister, Julie Coe; and his beloved granddaughters, Haven Slocum and Tiffany Tanner.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Sherry Turner; his children: Justin Turner and wife Xing Pan, Kerry Caskey, Ronald Hammer and wife Sheila, Angela Tanner, WM “Carl” Shirey, and Shannon Borden and husband Scott; 15 cherished grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Cheryl Wright and husband Terry, as well as many nieces and nephews who will remember him with love and fondness.
A Memorial Service is set for 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Old VFW Hall, 5810 US Highway 259 N, Naples, Texas 75568.
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I have lived with and loved this man fir 21 years. He honored that love everyday by putting up with my crazy, and that of my children. We had many trials, few arguments (even when we deserved his wrath), and in spite of all this, many wonderful memories. We never spent more than one night apart in all those years until January when he became severely ill with MRSA. It took a devastating toll on our lives and changed everything. We spent the last six moths of our lives together apart by hospital and nursing homes. I finally was able to bring him home when it became apparent that he was not going to get better and our lives here in earth would be ended. But, that doesn’t end our love. I will continue to love him until the day that we are reunited and God calls me home also. I miss you so much Gerry Don. Your loving wife