Kent Turner

Thornfield, Missouri

Lyle Kent Turner, 59 years, 5 months, 4 days old, passed to Heaven on August 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Kent was born March 25, 1959 in Mansfield, MO to William Leslie and Mavie Alice (Wilson) Turner.

Kent was a lifetime farmer and loved working on the farm. He helped his Dad and Uncle Coy as a child. He then partnered with his Dad, Doyle, and Gaylon and later he and Doyle ran the family farm together.

Kent was a Christian and a member of Igo General Baptist Church. He attended Igo from an infant until the church closed. Later he attended Thornfield General Baptist Church and was currently attending True Hope General Baptist Church. Kent played the piano at church. He attended Piland Youth Camp and White River Youth Camp. Kent was saved at camp. He also enjoyed making molasses and fishing with Randy and Bill. Kent had the privilege to escort his Dad on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his five siblings and their spouses, Wade Turner, Doyle & Peggy Turner all of Thornfield, MO, Gaylon & Karen Turner, Gainesville, MO, Linda & Wendell Daugherty and Jeanie Smith all of Thornfield, MO, many nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and numerous friends.

Funeral services for Kent will be Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with burial following in the Thornfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 31 ^st from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.