John Roger Turner

John Roger Turner, 56, of Coahoma, died on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, Temple, Texas. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with Rev. Wesley Ferrell of Temple, officiating.He was born on November 11, 1950, in Big Spring, Texas.Roger served in the United States Army in the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of American Legion Post #491 in Granbury. He was a Presbyterian.Survivors include his brother, Ernie Turner; his longtime companion, Oleta Young of Coahoma; her brother, Darrell Alexander and wife, Freda of Granbury; her daughter, Joy Ferrell and husband, Wesley; her grandchildren, Kim LaCanne and husband, Brent, Jason Harmon and wife, Misty, Caleb Ferrell and wife, Danielle and Jacob Ferrell and fiancee, Amanda all of Temple and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.K. "John" Turner, Jr. and Elsia Mae Turner.The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, rolyn Brooks, P.O. Box 2121, Big Spring, Texas 79721-2121.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,