In Memory Of
Charles Roscoe Turner
1931
2012
Charles Roscoe Turner
October 13, 1931 — December 19, 2012
Charles Roscoe Turner, 81, passed away December 19, 2012 at Life Care Center in Casper, Wyoming. Charles was the son of Millard and Eloise (McLaughlin) Turner born in Binghamton, NY. In 1944 his family moved to Walton, NY where Charles lived for most of his life.
Upon graduation from Walton High School in 1951 Charles entered the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Tarawa, CV-40 as an Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd class during the Korean War. After his Navy tour of duty Charles returned to Walton to marry Anne (Radeker) Turner, his bride of 57 years, in 1955. He found employment as a bank teller at the Delaware County Federal Savings and Loan and then became bank President. Later he was promoted to Senior Vice President for Franklin Society Federal Savings and Loan which included responsibility of the thirteen county Southern Tier Region. Upon retiring from banking Charles became involved in many businesses. He was a partner in Ludlow Arms, President of Supaflu Inc's US operations, part owner and President of Walton Turngrey Inc, and operated a self storage facility with his brother Richard.
Charles was a family man, outdoorsman, historian, businessman, civic leader and patriot. As a gunsmith he enjoyed collecting guns and military memorabilia and was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association. Charles served one term as a Walton Village Board Member and was the Town Assessor. He was one of the original founding members and Secretary/Treasurer of the Walton Mountain Sportsmen's Club, a Master in the Masonic Lodge, a member of VFW, and a President and Treasurer in the local Lion's Club. Charles and Anne belonged to the Congregational Church where they enjoyed singing in the choir. As a board member, Charles and Anne enjoyed volunteering for the Delaware Valley Historical Society. He was the founding father of the USS Tarawa Veteran's Association and he and Anne attended all annual meetings and reunions throughout the US until 2006. Charles and Anne also loved visiting their grandchildren and he enjoyed telling them stories.
In 2004 Charles retired from business and moved to Casper, WY where he enjoyed hunting and spending time with family.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bob of Los Angeles, CA.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Turner, brothers Richard Turner of Walton, NY and Dayton Turner of Los Angeles, CA, sister Kaye Lancaster of Bakersfield, CA, son Clarke Turner of Casper and his daughters: Lori Covell of Lake Balboa, CA; Kelly Drier of Red Hook, NY; and Beth Turner of Casper as well as six wonderful grandchildren.
Service for family members was held at the Oregon Trail Veteran's Chapel and Cemetery in Casper at 1:00 on December 21, 2012.
Memorials may be made to Dementia Care, 846 South Lincoln Street, Casper, WY 82601, in care of Mary Hein for new dementia facility.
To share a memory of Charles or to leave a special message of condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Upon graduation from Walton High School in 1951 Charles entered the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Tarawa, CV-40 as an Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd class during the Korean War. After his Navy tour of duty Charles returned to Walton to marry Anne (Radeker) Turner, his bride of 57 years, in 1955. He found employment as a bank teller at the Delaware County Federal Savings and Loan and then became bank President. Later he was promoted to Senior Vice President for Franklin Society Federal Savings and Loan which included responsibility of the thirteen county Southern Tier Region. Upon retiring from banking Charles became involved in many businesses. He was a partner in Ludlow Arms, President of Supaflu Inc's US operations, part owner and President of Walton Turngrey Inc, and operated a self storage facility with his brother Richard.
Charles was a family man, outdoorsman, historian, businessman, civic leader and patriot. As a gunsmith he enjoyed collecting guns and military memorabilia and was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association. Charles served one term as a Walton Village Board Member and was the Town Assessor. He was one of the original founding members and Secretary/Treasurer of the Walton Mountain Sportsmen's Club, a Master in the Masonic Lodge, a member of VFW, and a President and Treasurer in the local Lion's Club. Charles and Anne belonged to the Congregational Church where they enjoyed singing in the choir. As a board member, Charles and Anne enjoyed volunteering for the Delaware Valley Historical Society. He was the founding father of the USS Tarawa Veteran's Association and he and Anne attended all annual meetings and reunions throughout the US until 2006. Charles and Anne also loved visiting their grandchildren and he enjoyed telling them stories.
In 2004 Charles retired from business and moved to Casper, WY where he enjoyed hunting and spending time with family.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bob of Los Angeles, CA.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Turner, brothers Richard Turner of Walton, NY and Dayton Turner of Los Angeles, CA, sister Kaye Lancaster of Bakersfield, CA, son Clarke Turner of Casper and his daughters: Lori Covell of Lake Balboa, CA; Kelly Drier of Red Hook, NY; and Beth Turner of Casper as well as six wonderful grandchildren.
Service for family members was held at the Oregon Trail Veteran's Chapel and Cemetery in Casper at 1:00 on December 21, 2012.
Memorials may be made to Dementia Care, 846 South Lincoln Street, Casper, WY 82601, in care of Mary Hein for new dementia facility.
To share a memory of Charles or to leave a special message of condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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