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Paul Turner

05/17/1968 - 01/02/2018

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Obituary For Paul Turner

Funeral services for Paul Douglas Turner will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Sherman. The service will begin at 2 p.m., with family visitation an hour prior to the service. The service will be conducted by Pastor Judd Strawbridge of Windom Baptist Church and Dr. Mike Lawson of First Baptist Church, Sherman. Interment will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. Dannel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Paul Turner, 49, was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on January 2, 2018. Born in Denison, Texas on May 17, 1968, he was the son of Franklin Turner and the late Mary Calhoun Turner. He taught at Sherman High School and was the Music Director at Windom Baptist Church. Paul was a God-fearing husband, father, son, brother, teacher and friend. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kelli Bond Turner; a son, Cody Turner, and two daughters, Cortni and Cassidy Turner. Also his father, Franklin Turner of Caddo, Oklahoma; two sisters, Donna Huggins and husband Ricky of Heavener, Oklahoma, and Lisa Adair and husband James of Telephone,Texas; as well as many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Calhoun Turner; and paternal grandparents, Elby and Lucille Turner; also maternal grandparents, Hollis and Gladys Calhoun. You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 01/15/2018

    Paul was a good guy we took our journeyman plumbing test together and worked together for over ten years. R.I.P. paul you will missed. ~ jimmy mann, denison, Texas

  • 01/07/2018

    Kellie and Family, We were so shocked to learn that Paul has passed on to Glory. We are longtime members of the Turner Fan Club. Paul was amazing in his seemingly tireless and insightful leadership and service to others in the name of his Lord and Savior. Cortni, you were so courageous and elegant in sharing your heart for your loving dad. I know that Paul passed on with the peace of knowing his family was secure in their salvation and faith. We pray for your awareness of God's ongoing Grace. With Love, ~ Homer & Shirley Bullard, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/06/2018

    Scott and I are praying for you and your family! We were so sad to hear about Paul! ~ Scott and Debbie Ritchey, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/06/2018

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you - we will also miss Paul and his wonderful smile. We love you all. ~ Ron & Jacque Kyle, Windom

  • 01/06/2018

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Turner family. Love, Robert, Heather, Kayla Ann and Natalie Kate Buck ~ Robert & Heather Buck, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/06/2018

    My prayer is that you find comfort in the arms of Christ. Paul knew God and served Him well. May peace surround you and your children knowing that he is heaven singing praises. Michele Matlock Powell ~ Michele Powell, SHERMAN, Texas

  • 01/06/2018

    My prayers are with family and friends, Paul was a friend and enjoyed his music and singing at at the biker church in Sherman. He will be greatly missed. Love and Respect Gary "Sparky" Sparks Bikers for Christ Dallas Ft.Worth ~ Gary Sparks, Stetten, Germany

  • 01/05/2018

    I grew up with Paul both in Denison schools and at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where his mother Mary was the Pianist. I remember the many fun times amongst our group of friends as kids. He was always friendly and kind hearted. Sending my deepest condolences to his family friends. ~ Jim Tilton, Tallahassee, Florida

  • 01/05/2018

    Many great memories growing up with Paul...baseball, band, neighborhood Wiffle Ball, scouting. He was a good friend who was always a lot of fun to be around. So glad to hear of his strong faith and the way he served at his church. ~ Jeffrey Morgan Arnold, Denton, Texas

  • 01/05/2018

    Praying for peace and comfort for your family. ~ Cannedy Family, Anna, Texas

  • 01/05/2018

    I am so sorry to hear about my 2nd cousin Paul. I knew him as a little boy but haven't seen him lately. My prayers and love are with you all. He was a wonderful Christian young man and he is with his sweet momma Mary Lou and his Jesus now making sweet music. ~ Ann Shields Pierson, Silvis, Illinois

  • 01/05/2018

    Praying for all of you ~ Roger and Sherry Lairamore, Pocola, Oklahoma

  • 01/05/2018

    Kelli our hearts go out to you and your family, praying God will wrap his arms around you and give you the peace as you and your family go on. ~ Keith and Anita Hokett, Caddo, Oklahoma

  • 01/05/2018

    Thoughts and Prayers for all of the Turner family in this time of sadness. RIP Paul ~ Cheryl Osbourn, Dallas, Texas

  • 01/05/2018

    Our deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. I didn't know Paul well but he was such a nice, happy, and good man. My husband, Tom Brott, was librarian at SHS and knew Paul and thought a lot of him. Paul played in the Christmas band for the teachers party for several years. He was a good musician. Prayers for for all of you and may you treasure your memories and find peace. Karen & Tom Brott ~ Tom Brott, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/05/2018

    Donna and family: My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Denise Blount, Denison, Texas

  • 01/04/2018

    Turner Family, We are thinking about you during this difficult time. We will always cherish our great times we shared with Paul. He was such a great friend. We will miss his big smile and kind heart. Love, ~ Bart & Traci Bush, Seattle, Washington

  • 01/04/2018

    Love and prayers to Paul's family. Heaven has gained a wonderful man and teacher. He was truly a blessing to me and my students at Sherman High School. We loved him. ~ Carolyn Hill, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

  • 01/04/2018

    Kelli, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort & peace. ~ Darla Wakefield, Denison, Texas

  • 01/04/2018

    I will miss you so much , you touched my heart and taught me so much and respected me I never deserved , love you my friend ~ Cheryle James, Windom, Texas

  • 01/04/2018

    We miss you you already ~ Cheryle James, Windom, Texas

  • 01/04/2018

    My heart & prayers go out to the Turner family. I've known Paul since my childhood, such a wonderful family. I'm sure he is in good hands now so, my heart can rest at ease. Much love ? ~ Vickie Lattimore/Awalt, Madill, Oklahoma

  • 01/04/2018

    Paul, you always had a smile every time I would see you in the hallway at Sherman High. I enjoyed being your daughter's coach and having you as a parent! You are already missed! My life is definitely blessed and favored having know you! I'm so glad God allowed me to be even just a small part in your life! May your family be blessed with peace that only our Lord and Savior can provide! ~ Carolyn Tucker, Mead, Oklahoma

  • 01/04/2018

    Great man enjoyed every minute of his class great mentor to all of his students my condolences to his family an each of his loved ones ~ Tevin Brown, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/04/2018

    Kelli, I pray that you and your lovely children have peace and comfort in this time of sadness and rejoice in the fact that he is in Heaven waiting for you all! I'm thinking of you and praying for you. Much love from the Hutchinsons. ~ Lisa Hutchinson, Anna, Texas

  • 01/04/2018

    I haven't seen Paul since he was a child but I know he had to be great guy. What wonderful family he is from. I am so sorry for your loss I hate cancer so bad but love you guys ~ Dena Hill, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/04/2018

    Very sad to hear the news about Paul. Prayers up to the family, Paul was a good friend from high school, I wish we stayed in touch over the years, heaven gained an angel. Fly high my friend! ~ Kendall House, Sacramento, California

  • 01/04/2018

    ~ Kendall House, Sacramento, California

  • 01/04/2018

    Paul and I work together for Copley construction back in the day, enjoy everything about him still remember his black Jeep good times indeed will be miss!!! ~ Edgar Guevara, Sherman, Texas

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