Thomas C. Turner (Buffalo)'s Obituary
Thomas C. Turner, 96, of Buffalo, MO, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born on October 10, 1926, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Thomas was united in marriage to Betty Bloom in 1944. They spent 70 wonderful years together before Betty’s passing in 2013. Thomas served in the United States Navy during WWII. He loved his family, playing poker, watching old Western movies, golf, football, and taking care of his yard.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Betty; his parents; one son, Ronald; and four brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Tonia and husband, Tim Carpenter of Springfield, MO and Becky and husband Roger Daniels of Buffalo, MO; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves other family members and many friends who will all truly miss him.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the Memorial Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Escorts will be Justin Finley, Shane Cody, Michael Hatcher, and Roger Daniels. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a Veteran’s Organization of the donors choice. Services are under the care and direction of the Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo.
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