Billy Dwain Turner

Billy Dwaine Turner, age 91, passed to his heavenly home on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 4, 1932, in McCulloch County, to RJ and Zuma (Baird) Turner. He attended grade school in Pear Valley and graduated from Lohn High School in 1950. After graduation, he attended Texas A. & M. College where he was a member of the Corp of Cadets. After serving in the United States Air Force, he worked for Pioneer Airlines in Midland as an aircraft mechanic and later moved to Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock. While in Lubbock, he met Bobbie Ford, and they were married on April 16, 1960. They welcomed their daughters, Angie Renee (1965) and Amy Lyn (1967). He moved his family back home and began farming and ranching in the Melvin and Lohn communities in 1969. His main passion was his family and being involved in his children's and grandchildren's activities and sports. He never missed an event as he loved all sports and he loved the Brady Bulldogs. He purchased the same season tickets at the Bulldog Stadium for over 50 years and encouraged many students throughout those years. He was always happy, enjoyed life and was blessed with many friends. He was a past director for the Farmers & Ranchers Coop and Texas Farm Bureau, a member of the Brady ISD School Board for nine years, a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 60 years, and a member of the Melvin Baptist Church. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lucille Gorman, brother, Jerry Turner, great grandson, Ryan Turner Pollok, and great granddaughter, Hannah Madeline Pollok. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Bobbie Turner, daughter, Angie Turner of Brady, daughter, Amy and husband, Robert of Dripping Springs, grandchildren Kayce (Vince) Heinz, Justin (Lindsay) Pollok, Haley Garland, Weston Garland, great grandchildren, Grant Reina, Avery Reina, Levi Pollok, Julia Pollok, Lila Heinz, and Jack Heinz. Visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church in Brady on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Ford, Robert Garland, Weston Garland, Vince Heinz, Justin Pollok, and Scott Willis Honorary Pallbearers are Gene Bratton, Jerell Hemphill, Larry Jordan, Virgil Middleton, Charles Moore, Eddie Sayles, and Stanley Sparks. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to West Texas Boys Ranch or First Baptist Church of Brady. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Brady. Please view Mr. Turner's online memorial at www.heritagefuneraltx.com

Billy Dwain Turner

November 4, 1932 - August 2, 2024