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John Turley

06/20/1939 - 03/19/2017

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Obituary For John Turley

A graveside service for John Robert Turley, 77, of Sherman, who passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Wilson N. Jones after a brief illness, will be held on Wednesday, March 22, at 10am at Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas. Rev. Leland Samuelson will officiate. The family will greet friends Tuesday, March 21 from 6-8pm at Dannel Funeral Home. John was born to J.O. and Thelma Turley on June 20, 1939 in Sherman, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Sherman and grew up on the family farm where his chores included taking care of the animals, sowing wheat and alfalfa, bailing hay, and harvesting the crops. John eventually met and married the love of his life, Patsy Turley and they married on September 9, 1954. She would precede him in death on November 4, 2013. John had a passion for fast cars and drag racing. He even made a career out of the sport for several years and was a member of the NHRA. John was a world champion Drag Racer and held several national records. John eventually retired from racing and was employed at Gibson's automotive department in Sherman for many years and then had his own shop for several years as well. John then came back and ran the family farm. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and he will be missed. John was preceded in death by his wife and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Belinda Brinkley and husband James of Sherman, sister Joann Shackleford of Austin, two grandchildren: John Brinkley and wife Ashli of Prosper, and Amber Brinkley of Plano; two great grandchildren: Madison and Drew Brinkley of Prosper. You may sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 05/26/2018

    Jeff Herman

    I met John through my grandfather, John Herman who owned Herman Motel (Ray Courts Motel)on South Travis street. I had 14 acres around the motel that John used for cattle and crops. I'd been out to their farm on FM 1417 many times with my Grandpa. Met his Dad J.O. and wife Pat. Fished in their ponds on the farm. Never met a bunch of nicer people than the Turleys. ~ Jeff Herman, Yantis, Texas

  • 09/23/2017

    Jerry Miller

    John and I knew one another from our teenage years. I always enjoyed being in his company, as he treated everyone as if they might be as smart as he, but we all knew we weren't. I did like the fact that if you were in John's present, you knew how he felt about any subject, brought up. He was just an all round Great Guy and he'll be sorely missed. I am proud to say, he was my friend. J.D. Miller Sherman, Texas ~ Jerry Miller, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/22/2017

    Gary Ferringer

    In 1978 my Dad got a job at Texas Instruments, so we packed up, sold all our race car stuff and moved to Van Alstyne. Not long after he met John Turley. He was a very good and gracious man who helped my Dad out several times while he worked towards getting a race car together, guiding him towards the right people to purchase parts from when we lived in Texas. We were only there for a year, then moved back to Pennsylvania. For some reason I decided to do an online search for him to find out if he were still racing. I was saddened to find out that he had passed away this past spring. RIP. ~ Gary Ferringer, Kennerdell, Pennsylvania

  • 05/02/2017

    john and i met at andy coffmans service station on south travis. went to alot of drag races with him and all who hung out at service statioon. all of us drove to cartwright were his dad had a business so we played pool and eat everthing his dad had.i had to work the next day so john said take my 1957 chev. and go back to sherman and leave at service station. so i did and would it run. so fast. it was a thrill for me. rest in peace my fried gary simpson sherman tx.

  • 03/23/2017

    Charlie Phelps

    John and I met in the fourth grade, and I will never forget spending the night on the Turley's farm. We helped Mr. Turley pull a calf by tractor from a difficult birth. John and I had contact over the years and remained friends for many years. RIP my friend. ~ Charlie Phelps, Hertford, North Carolina

  • 03/21/2017

    Dennis Johnson

    I remember John and Clyde sitting on the truck tailgate teaching me to ride a motorcycle , Goodby to a Great Friend of my Dads and our Faimly , Our Thoughts are With You . ~ Dennis Johnson, Sherman Tx.

  • 03/21/2017

    Mark Armstrong

    Enjoyed many years working with John not only as an employee but helping with the race cars, He would come in from the farm on Fridays and ask if I had the car and truck ready to go to races, I learned a lot from John, Rest in Peace my Friend ~ Mark Armstrong, Pottsboro

  • 03/21/2017

    Jerry Miller

    I always enjoyed being in the company of John, as he was a good friend and no one ever had to wonder where John stood on anything, as he was a steady man and never hesitated to tell anyone how he felted. R.I.P. John J.D. Miller ~ Jerry Miller, Sherman, Texas

  • 03/20/2017

    Robert Mullins

    Rest in peace John. You were a good friend. ~ Robert Mullins, Hayward, California

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