William "Bill" Verner Turner
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William “Bill” Turner, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his home in Abilene. Graveside funeral service will be 2 PM, Friday, July 13, 2012 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
Bill was born in Lawn, TX on November 2, 1930 to Boyd and Lucille Shores Turner. He graduated from Lawn High School and married Pearl McMillin and they lived in Sweetwater. Bill worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for several years before relocating to Abilene and beginning work with Martin’s Food. After Pearl’s passing in 1988 he married Cynthia McCubbins in 1990. He worked for Dillard’s for 14 years until his retirement in January of 2012. He was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and attended Trinity Baptist Church in Abilene. Bill was a hard worker, enjoyed camping and being outdoors, and spending time with his family.
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