Gene Edward Turner

Gene Edward Turner, age 82, passed away on April 17, 2024, at home in Porter, Texas. He was born on November 22, 1941 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He grew up on an Indian reservation in Chickasha. He loved going fishing, “mudding” and hunting. He was a true cowboy and had a way with taming wild horses. In his early days he loved to rodeo, and in the latter, spending time with his family. Gene was a hard worker and was an outstanding crane operator for over 35 years. He took great pride in his work.

Gene was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelley Jean Reed and and grandson, Ben Wallace. He is survived by his wife, Patsy M Turner; children, Patricia Ann Gathright and Kathy Lynn Fruge; grandchildren, April Roberts, Ashley Roberts, Haley Johnson and Christopher Wolfe; great-grandchildren, Courtney Owens, Bradley Moore, Elizabeth Bauer, Morgan Bauer, Tyler Bauer, Andrew Addicks, Colt Wood and Bentlee Wallace.