Gary Dale Turner

Gary Dale Turner, 77, passed away on June 23, 2024, in the peaceful surroundings of nature at his Siloam Springs home. Gary was born on September 14, 1946, to Lemuel Turner and Mamie Turner in Ozark, Arkansas. After he graduated from Valley High School in 1965, he went on to serve dutifully in the Vietnam War as a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he received the Purple Heart and spent time recovering on a hospital ship. After returning from his tour in Vietnam, he married the love of his life, Kathy Thomas Turner, on March 23, 1968. Together, they have two children, Stacy Kissinger and Bo Turner. Gary and his family moved to Siloam Springs in 1979 and Gary joined the fire department. He protected and served his community for over three decades and even led a team from the Siloam Springs Fire Department to New York City to assist with the search and rescue operation in the wake of 9-11. His excellent service to Siloam Springs was honored by naming Gary Turner Road after him. Following a heroic 32 year career in the fire service, Gary retired as Deputy Fire Chief and spent his time cane pole fishing and traveling with his beloved wife in their motor home. Mowing with his “baby”, “Tiffany”, a toy maltese, who he loved so much, was also a favorite pastime. He was a member of Cross Church in Springdale, and a longtime member of the VFW, which he was extremely passionate about. He was preceded in death by his parents Lemuel and Mamie Turner, and his youngest brother, Jerry Turner. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Kathy, his children, Stacy Kissinger (David) and Bo Turner (Cara), two grandchildren, Cassie Maday (Matthew) and Tyler Turner (Christy), two stepgrandchildren, Shelby Johnson and Bailey Johnson, his sisters, Linda Milner and Donna Sorensen, brother Ron Turner (Cheryl), brother Bill (Joy) and his new great-grandson, Quentin Maday, who Gary lovingly called Scooby-Doo; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gary was a member of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at New Life Church, 1611 Cheri Whitlock Dr, Siloam Springs, AR 72761

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Gary Dale Turner

September 14, 1946 - June 23, 2024