Thomas Raymond Turner

TURNER, Thomas Raymond, age 88, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday January, 9, 2008. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on December 12, 1919. Thomas served his country in the army during WWII. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star per WD GO #33/45; American Theater Ribbon; American Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star; and the Good Conduct Ribbon per Ltr Order #2 Hq 83d CA, 1943. Thomas retired from the National Guard after 37 years of service. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Betty Turner. He is survived by his daughters Rebecca Turner of Beavercreek, OH, Regina (Kirwan) Elmers of Columbus, OH, Sharon (Tim) Kelley of St. Louis, MO, and Karen (Rock) Kessler of St. Louis, MO; 3 grandchildren Kara and Kinsley Kelley, and Blake Kessler; and special nephew Bud Rogers. The family will receive friends on Saturday January 12, 2008 from 11:00pm- 12:00pm at the Faith Baptist Church, 4215 Indian Ripple Rd. Beavercreek, OH 45440. A service will follow at 12:00 noon, with Pastor Gary Favor officiating. Interment will be held at Valley View Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church.