Howard Glen Turner died April 7, 2021 in Purcell at the age of 66 years 1 month 12 days. Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service. Online condolences may be made at www.wadleysfuneralservice.com.
Glen was born February 26, 1955 in Denver City, Texas to Howard and Marlene (Sanders) Turner. He was raised in Lexington, graduating in 1973.
In 1974, Glen and Linda Gayle Harper were united in marriage in Lexington. In 1978, Glen and Linda moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where they had their first son, Kyle. In 1983, Glen got a promotion and moved the family to Seattle. Shortly after, they decided to return home to Oklahoma to raise the family, welcoming another son, Kevin in 1986.
Glen was a ham radio operator, taking up the hobby at 16 years of age. He enjoyed domestic and beach vacations, often traveling to ham radio events. Glen attended conventions, participated in competitions, and won many awards. He enjoyed talking through the radio to people on the International Space Station or seeing how many countries he could communicate with in a day.
Glen could often be heard singing or whistling, especially country music, especially Carrie Underwood. After retirement, Glen took up woodworking. He became an excellent wood turner and furniture maker. Glen made quality Adirondack chairs, cabinets, tables, pens and candle holders.
Glen loved to laugh, and was a prankster and loved to keep people on their toes. Glen also had a habit of blowing an air horn while people minded their own business. And it was not wise to fall asleep on road-trips. Glen could put on a tough exterior, but deep down, he was a soft hearted man, who loved animals.
Glen and Linda owned several cattle, most of which were named and became pets. He communicated with his cattle and chickens in a language that only he and the animals understood. Glen also loved his cats, and occasionally fed neighbor owned felines, until they finally came to live with him. A pet in the Turner house was a well-loved creature.
More than animals, Glen loved people. He could talk to anyone about anything, making friends with people from all walks of life. Glen loved helping people. He loved mowing the yard at his sister-in-laws, or sharing Linda’s garden veggies with neighbors. As an investigator and drug court administrator, Glen helped people find the truth and get sober, roles that had life-changing effects for so many people.
More than anything, Glen loved his family, and was so proud and thankful for his wife of 46 years, Linda. His beloved brother Gregg and his sister-in-law, Vickey were a couple of his favorite people. And he wanted nothing more than to visit with his sons and their families, helping, singing, joking and loving.
Glen was preceded in death by his father, Howard Turner; his mother, Marlene Green; his stepfather, Dean Green; his sister, Gayla Hurley; and his niece, Holly Vaughn.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; his sons, Kyle Turner and Jordan and Kevin Turner and Tara; his brother, Gregg Turner and Suzanne; his sister-in-law, Vickey Vaughn; his grandchildren, Holden Turner and Emerson Turner; his nieces, Melanie Blankenship and Jerry and Leslie Nemeth and Michael; his nephews, Jared Vaughn, Rusty Turner, Cory Little Bird and Chris Davis and Marci; and numerous other relatives and friends.
