Allen Turner
Allen Turner, 80 of Frankfort passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 30, 1942. On November 9, 1963 he married Winnie Ruth Heard and she survives. The couple was just shy of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Allen was a Tool and Die Maker all of his life, first working at Chrysler in Kokomo. Later in his career, he worked for United Tool & Die, AA Service Tool & Die, and Mallory in Frankfort. He finished his career at Delco Electronics in Kokomo, retiring in 2001. Allen was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scircleville. He could fix anything; he enjoyed spending time in his shop creating tools and parts that are impossible to find. He cherished his family and greatly enjoyed family dinners, reunions, and the time they all got to spend together. Anyone who knew Allen knew that it was not the destination that was important, it was the drive. He loved to cruise around in the countryside admiring it in all its beauty. Allen took pride in his home and enjoyed doing all the maintenance on it. He loved his dogs and they were very special to him.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; four boys, Mark Allen Turner and wife Kate of Kokomo, Brian Keith Turner of Indianapolis, Gregory Glenn Turner of Kokomo, Matthew Hayes Turner and wife Ashley of Frankfort; a grandson, Matthew Metzger and girlfriend Jalyn of Washington State; siblings, Sue Smith of Frankfort, Paula Hight and husband Charles of Greenwood and several nieces and nephews. Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Iloe (Scircle) Wilburn; siblings, Jeanne Wyant, Kay Turner, Michel Ferguson, and Pat Wilburn.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kilmore Methodist Church in Frankfort at a later date. Pastor Craig Overman will preside over the service. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Turner Family. Online condolences for Allen may be left on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
Memorial donation may be made to Compassus Living Foundation, 503 N. Euclid Avenue, Suite 9E, Bay City, Michigan, 48706 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105
I would like express my sincere and deepest condolences to Allen’s wife and family. I was a former neighbor to Greg, when he resided at Tipton Terrace Apartments. I pray that God’s peace and comfort will be with you all during the difficult days ahead. Allen was a very nice and considerate gentleman. May he Rest In Peace.
My sincerest condolences to Ruth and the entire family on the loss of this very sweet guy. He may be gone but never forgotten. I hope he’s in Heaven having a laugh with Dad.
Ruthie and boys I’m so sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts are lifted up! Allen was always so nice to me when he saw me . RIP ALLEN
Aunt Ruthie, Charles and I send our deepest condolences to you and your sons. We will always remember Uncle Allen for his kindness and how he always was so kind to Charles and I, and super helpful when we had a mechanical question. We will miss him very much.
Our condolences to Ruth, the boys and the entire family for their loss of Allen. My parents, (Millard and Benie Neal) enjoyed visiting with your family.
Ruth, so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. We ran into him at Faye’s Northside not long ago. He thought I might not remember him, but it’s easy to remember the kind people from the dental practice. We had a nice visit and I asked about you. I wish you peace at this sorrowful time.
I’m deeply sad to know of Allen’s passing. I volunteered at Tipton IU where we chatted often and was always happy he would be with Charles and Paula when they came to visit with us . Nice man I’ll miss him.
So sorry to hear this. Been several years since we saw each other, but have good memories of growing up. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Cuz.-Prayers
Prayers to the Turner family Alan will be missed. He was a great man. From the Cripe family Prayers