Kenneth C Turner

October 16, 1932 - February 3, 2022

Kenneth C. Turner, 89, of Springfield passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Oakwood Village in Springfield. Kenneth was born Sunday, October 16, 1932 in Eadesville, Kentucky to the late Willie and Cora (Bell) Turner. He was a long-standing parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and retired from the Oakwood Village maintenance department, Sears Roebuck and Co., and as a Civil Service Fire Captain for Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Kenneth honorably served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Ken loved playing with all of his grandchildren, he even pushed the great grandchildren around in a wheelbarrow at the age of 88 in the yard of his beloved home. Ken enjoyed sitting in the front yard on his bench, watching the cars go by and waving to everyone. He loved wearing all different kinds of hats to make the family laugh and had a great sense of humor. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Theresa M. (Latouche) Turner, whom he married in 1954, ten children; J.B. Messer of North Port, Florida, Cheryl and Larry McKinney of Springfield, Ohio, Sandra and Michael Shephard of Murrayville, Georgia, Vicki and Allen Brackett of Hoschton, Georgia, Ken Turner of Huntsville, Ohio, Linda and Kelly Straight of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Pamela and Chris Brown of Plant City, Florida, Janet and Carl Wampler of Fredericktown, Ohio, Gail Wells of Springfield, Ohio, and Steve and Annette Turner of Springfield, Ohio, six siblings, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 11:00 Thursday, February 10, 2022 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Springfield, with Father officiating. Burial will follow the mass at Calvary Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all of the Oakwood Village staff and Dr. Nha To for the excellent care that was given to Ken during his end of life. He was treated with the upmost respect and the family is so grateful for the kindness and compassion that was shown to them during a very difficult time. Ken will be greatly missed and was so loved by all who met him. His smile and his kindness will never be forgotten. Adkins Funeral Home, Enon, is assisting Kenneth’s family with his final wishes. www.adkinsfunerals.com