William Edward "Eddie" Turner

William Edward "Eddie" Turner passed peacefully from this world at his home in Palestine, Texas, and went into the embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife Leslie Turner; his 4 step-children - Michael Grillo and wife Stephanie of Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, Anthony Grillo of Kansas City, Kansas, Alexandria Smith and husband Sid of Athens, Texas, Gregory Albright and partner Andrea Nelson of Chicago, Illinois; as well as 4 grandchildren - Milo, Jaxton, Rose, and Eli; his brother Barry Turner and wife Lorin of Princeton, Texas and their son David. Eddie was born to James and Vickie Turner of Gilmer, Texas on April 17, 1954. Eddie was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the United States Navy. He served in law enforcement with the Marshall Police Department and retired early to open his own business, Marshall Karate & Fitness. He served in the corporate arena with Wal-Mart Asset Protection for 16 years. He enjoyed camping, music, singing, HAM radio, and shooting sports. Eddie graduated from Liberty University with a Master’s in Pastoral Ministries and a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Counseling, and he was a licensed minister. He surrendered to the Evangelist Ministry in 1971 at First Baptist Church in Gilmer, Texas. He served as Minister/ Youth Pastor at New Prospect Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas, Memorial Baptist Church in Gladewater, Texas, and New Diana Baptist Church in New Diana, Texas. He was also a lay minister at Norwood Heights Baptist Church in Palestine, Texas where he preached, taught Bible studies, and did community outreach. Eddie also served as a religious columnist for the Palestine Herald Press newspaper and ministered to nursing homes in the Palestine area. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2022, at McWhorter Funeral Home in Gilmer, Texas. Interment will be held at 9:15 am, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Flowers may be sent to McWhorter Funeral Home, or a memorial contribution may be made to The Kittery feline rescue in Mexia, Texas. The family would like to express our thanks to Rhone Funeral Home in Palestine, Texas, and to McWhorter Funeral Home in Gilmer, Texas, for their heartfelt compassion and guidance during this time. Please visit Eddie’s online registration book at www.mcwhorterfh.com to leave a memory for the family.

William Edward "Eddie" Turner

April 17, 1954 - October 14, 2022