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- [S11006] Find a Grave: TURNER Thomas W 1923-2010 (Veteran), Thomas Walker Turner.
Thomas W. Turner, 86, of Evansville, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born July 31, 1923, in Clarksville, Tenn. He moved to Evansville as a child with his mother, Zulema, and his brother, Robert.
Turner excelled as a football player and played varsity as a freshman. He earned three varsity letters and was the captain of the varsity team for two years. In 1941, he was awarded All-State Honorable Mention and the Courier Press Award. In 1942, he was awarded the Quarterback Club and the Kiwanis Award from the Downtown Kiwanis Club. He was also awarded All-City for two years. He made National Athletic Society at Central High School in 1942. Turner received a football Scholarship to the University of Nevada.
Turner served in the U.S. Army in 1943 and was a World War II veteran. He was stationed in New Guinea and then in the Philippines. He played football for the Army for three years and wrestled for two years with Army services in the 175 to 185 weight class following the AAU and NCAA rules. After returning from the service, he attended the University of Nevada. Then he attended the University of Evansville where he played football and was on the 49's team, which won all games played. Turner lettered in varsity three years at the guard position as an offensive and defensive player. Turner graduated from the University of Evansville with a Bachelor's Degree in 1950 and from Indiana University with a Master's Degree. After graduating from the University of Evansville, he started teaching biology and physical education at Central High School. Turner was also the assistant coach for football, head of the physical education and health department, and was the athletic director. He started wrestling programs in Evansville Public Schools along with Al Horn from Reitz. Then Turner became the wrestling coach for Central and an official for the IHSAA and NCAA-AAU. Turner was put in the Hall of Fame for Head Wrestling Coach of Indiana on February 25, 1977. He was the first to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He retired from teaching in 1983.
He was a member of the 100 Club and 49's Club of the University of Evansville, Quarterback Club of Evansville, Hadi Shrine for 50 years, Scottish Rite for 50 years, Lessing Lodge for 46 – 50 years, American Legion for 47 years, VFW Post #1114 Elite Team, Alumni Association of IU School of HPER, Sheriff's Association of Indiana, Retired Teachers Association, Petroleum Club, Kennel Club, Coterie Dance Club of Evansville and was an excellent ballroom dancer.
Turner also opened some of the first swimming pools in Evansville at the Rolling Hills Country Club, the Executive Inn, and Harke Pool and was the manager.
Tom was loved by his students and many people of the Tri-State. He was a great person to know and will be greatly missed.
Turner is survived by a wife, Georgia L. Turner, who loved him dearly. They were together for 26 years. Also surviving are a son, David Turner (wife, Penelope) of Grand Haven, Michigan; and a granddaughter, Abbey Road Turner, age 4. Additional survivors include a half sister, Mrs. Douglas E. Shelton of Pembroke, Ky.; nieces, Mary Schoettlin and JoAnn Elliot (husband, Terry) of Evansville; and nephew, Robert Turner Jr., who resides in Aurora, Colorado; other survivors include great-nieces and nephews along with great-great-nieces and nephews. Turner was predeceased by both his mother, Zulema, his father, Yancy, and brother, Robert.
The family would like to extend a thank you to all the nurses, aides and therapy, who took care of Tom during his stay at Deaconess Hospital and Dr. Robert Rusche for his excellent care.
Services 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Alexander Memorial Park Heritage Chapel, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, officiated by the Rev. Jeff Long with entombment to follow.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46954018/thomas_walker_turner
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U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 803 |
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1950 United States Federal Census
United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Evansville, Vanderbu |
- [S10231] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1756; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 137.
- [S10407] Find a Grave - US Index, BAGBY Zulema McCarty 1903-1979.
Zulema Mattie Bagby Turner Carver McCarty
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112938043/zulema-mattie-mccarty
- [S11005] Find a Grave: NIEHAUS Georgia Turner 1934-2011, Georgia Lee Niehaus Turner.
Georgia Lee (Finney) Turner, 77, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Deaconess Hospice Care Center. She was born on March 5, 1934, in Evansville. Georgia graduated from Reitz High School in 1951.
Georgia was retired from Bristol Myers after 39 years as a Pharmaceutical Product Coordinator. She also held a diploma in accounting from the International Accounting Society.
Georgia was an accomplished Ballroom dancer and taught at the Arthur Murray studios, Fred Astaire studios and numerous other Evansville locations for many years.
Georgia was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. She was a member of the Petroleum Club and the Kennel Club. She was a member of the Coterie Dance Club for 37 years.
Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Turner; and parents, Alfred and Edna Niehaus.
She is survived by a son, Marc Finney, of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Pamela Finney Dixon and husband, Vernon; grandson, Aaron Acevedo; two granddaughters, Brianna Acevedo and Audri Chisum; great-grandchildren, Alisha, Katelynn, Arison, and Avery, all of Dalhart, Texas; brother, Ronald Niehaus and wife, Cheryl; nephews, David and John Niehaus; and niece,
Amy Niehaus, all of Tampa, Fla.; and aunt, Margaret Quirey, of Evansville.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Deaconess Hospice Staff and Shirley and Mike Paddock for the kindness and compassion shown during Georgia's final days.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67559936/georgia-lee-turner
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