MURL RICHARD TURNER
September 5, 1912 – March 20, 1975
A third attack of the No. 2 killer claimed the life of Murl Turner, 62 years of age in a Hamilton, Ohio hospital after living the first half of his life in and near the Jabez Community. Murl had resided in Indiana and Ohio most of the time since about the mid-40's. He had seemingly recovered from two previous heart attacks the past several years. The one last fall almost took him away, however last Thursday evening, March 20, shortly past 9:00 p.m. he called brother Randall saying he was sick.
Randall, who was residing several miles away, responded to the call as soon as possible, Murl walked from his trailer to the car and made the trip to the hospital, got out of the car and removed his coat and jacket saying as he did so, I guess I won't need this in there (meaning in the hospital). He tossed the jacket into the car and walked into the hospital and when the doctor asked him what was wrong Murl replied, "Doctor my heart is about to stop it seems." He was so right but brave as they come so it seems for in less than 30 minutes he had passed away.
The doctor had already informed Randall that he didn't think Murl could hold his own this time. Yes, it was more of a battle than lots of us could have put up, so I think.
Due to a tragic accident by fire when he was about 15 months of age, Murl lost his left hand. However, it was simply amazing the manner in which he trained himself to make-do, so to speak with only one hand and that "stub." He never asked for nor expected any "special" favors because of his handicap and in my opinion he deserved lots of credit in this respect for going ahead to come up with what he considered his share of any ordinary job or work.
Yes, it was really surprising the number of things he was able to do with only one good hand, a brave heart and lost of will power. A wonderful combination I must say.
His remains were laid to rest beside his parent's grave in Morrow's Chapel Cemetery near the 4-H Camp in Wayne County, KY.
His parents, Elmer Hayes and Kittie Burton Turner, also three brothers, Travis M, Ruel and Arlen, preceded him to the grave; the latter two brothers passed away early in life. His mother, Kittie, left us during 1946. She was one of the very best, of this I'm sure. She never forgave herself because of the tragic accident although she had taken precaution trying to prevent this incident. Yet it happened in spite of a loving mother's care as so many of us know according to records of countless tragic accidents throughout the world.
The Morris Hislope Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Music was furnished by the Cumberland Valley Trio, and some members of Cherry Valley Baptist Church, near Hamilton, OH. Oration and Eulogy by Matthew Turner, nephew of the deceased, and Rev. McFarland of the aforesaid church. The performance of these two young gentlemen left a lasting impression on the audience in attendance at the services. Mr. Hislope's services are usually "par excellence" and he deserves commendation in procuring such able assistants as Mr. Gosser. I feel sure no complaints could or would be feasible ever. The benevolence is appreciated.
The Family: Hugh Zell. and Mamie Roberts, Marvin and Orpha Turner, Randall and Toni Turner.
September 5, 1912 – March 20, 1975
A third attack of the No. 2 killer claimed the life of Murl Turner, 62 years of age in a Hamilton, Ohio hospital after living the first half of his life in and near the Jabez Community. Murl had resided in Indiana and Ohio most of the time since about the mid-40's. He had seemingly recovered from two previous heart attacks the past several years. The one last fall almost took him away, however last Thursday evening, March 20, shortly past 9:00 p.m. he called brother Randall saying he was sick.
Randall, who was residing several miles away, responded to the call as soon as possible, Murl walked from his trailer to the car and made the trip to the hospital, got out of the car and removed his coat and jacket saying as he did so, I guess I won't need this in there (meaning in the hospital). He tossed the jacket into the car and walked into the hospital and when the doctor asked him what was wrong Murl replied, "Doctor my heart is about to stop it seems." He was so right but brave as they come so it seems for in less than 30 minutes he had passed away.
The doctor had already informed Randall that he didn't think Murl could hold his own this time. Yes, it was more of a battle than lots of us could have put up, so I think.
Due to a tragic accident by fire when he was about 15 months of age, Murl lost his left hand. However, it was simply amazing the manner in which he trained himself to make-do, so to speak with only one hand and that "stub." He never asked for nor expected any "special" favors because of his handicap and in my opinion he deserved lots of credit in this respect for going ahead to come up with what he considered his share of any ordinary job or work.
Yes, it was really surprising the number of things he was able to do with only one good hand, a brave heart and lost of will power. A wonderful combination I must say.
His remains were laid to rest beside his parent's grave in Morrow's Chapel Cemetery near the 4-H Camp in Wayne County, KY.
His parents, Elmer Hayes and Kittie Burton Turner, also three brothers, Travis M, Ruel and Arlen, preceded him to the grave; the latter two brothers passed away early in life. His mother, Kittie, left us during 1946. She was one of the very best, of this I'm sure. She never forgave herself because of the tragic accident although she had taken precaution trying to prevent this incident. Yet it happened in spite of a loving mother's care as so many of us know according to records of countless tragic accidents throughout the world.
The Morris Hislope Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Music was furnished by the Cumberland Valley Trio, and some members of Cherry Valley Baptist Church, near Hamilton, OH. Oration and Eulogy by Matthew Turner, nephew of the deceased, and Rev. McFarland of the aforesaid church. The performance of these two young gentlemen left a lasting impression on the audience in attendance at the services. Mr. Hislope's services are usually "par excellence" and he deserves commendation in procuring such able assistants as Mr. Gosser. I feel sure no complaints could or would be feasible ever. The benevolence is appreciated.
The Family: Hugh Zell. and Mamie Roberts, Marvin and Orpha Turner, Randall and Toni Turner.
MURL RICHARD TURNER
September 5, 1912 – March 20, 1975
A third attack of the No. 2 killer claimed the life of Murl Turner, 62 years of age in a Hamilton, Ohio hospital after living the first half of his life in and near the Jabez Community. Murl had resided in Indiana and Ohio most of the time since about the mid-40's. He had seemingly recovered from two previous heart attacks the past several years. The one last fall almost took him away, however last Thursday evening, March 20, shortly past 9:00 p.m. he called brother Randall saying he was sick.
Randall, who was residing several miles away, responded to the call as soon as possible, Murl walked from his trailer to the car and made the trip to the hospital, got out of the car and removed his coat and jacket saying as he did so, I guess I won't need this in there (meaning in the hospital). He tossed the jacket into the car and walked into the hospital and when the doctor asked him what was wrong Murl replied, "Doctor my heart is about to stop it seems." He was so right but brave as they come so it seems for in less than 30 minutes he had passed away.
The doctor had already informed Randall that he didn't think Murl could hold his own this time. Yes, it was more of a battle than lots of us could have put up, so I think.
Due to a tragic accident by fire when he was about 15 months of age, Murl lost his left hand. However, it was simply amazing the manner in which he trained himself to make-do, so to speak with only one hand and that "stub." He never asked for nor expected any "special" favors because of his handicap and in my opinion he deserved lots of credit in this respect for going ahead to come up with what he considered his share of any ordinary job or work.
Yes, it was really surprising the number of things he was able to do with only one good hand, a brave heart and lost of will power. A wonderful combination I must say.
His remains were laid to rest beside his parent's grave in Morrow's Chapel Cemetery near the 4-H Camp in Wayne County, KY.
His parents, Elmer Hayes and Kittie Burton Turner, also three brothers, Travis M, Ruel and Arlen, preceded him to the grave; the latter two brothers passed away early in life. His mother, Kittie, left us during 1946. She was one of the very best, of this I'm sure. She never forgave herself because of the tragic accident although she had taken precaution trying to prevent this incident. Yet it happened in spite of a loving mother's care as so many of us know according to records of countless tragic accidents throughout the world.
The Morris Hislope Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Music was furnished by the Cumberland Valley Trio, and some members of Cherry Valley Baptist Church, near Hamilton, OH. Oration and Eulogy by Matthew Turner, nephew of the deceased, and Rev. McFarland of the aforesaid church. The performance of these two young gentlemen left a lasting impression on the audience in attendance at the services. Mr. Hislope's services are usually "par excellence" and he deserves commendation in procuring such able assistants as Mr. Gosser. I feel sure no complaints could or would be feasible ever. The benevolence is appreciated.
The Family: Hugh Zell. and Mamie Roberts, Marvin and Orpha Turner, Randall and Toni Turner.
September 5, 1912 – March 20, 1975
A third attack of the No. 2 killer claimed the life of Murl Turner, 62 years of age in a Hamilton, Ohio hospital after living the first half of his life in and near the Jabez Community. Murl had resided in Indiana and Ohio most of the time since about the mid-40's. He had seemingly recovered from two previous heart attacks the past several years. The one last fall almost took him away, however last Thursday evening, March 20, shortly past 9:00 p.m. he called brother Randall saying he was sick.
Randall, who was residing several miles away, responded to the call as soon as possible, Murl walked from his trailer to the car and made the trip to the hospital, got out of the car and removed his coat and jacket saying as he did so, I guess I won't need this in there (meaning in the hospital). He tossed the jacket into the car and walked into the hospital and when the doctor asked him what was wrong Murl replied, "Doctor my heart is about to stop it seems." He was so right but brave as they come so it seems for in less than 30 minutes he had passed away.
The doctor had already informed Randall that he didn't think Murl could hold his own this time. Yes, it was more of a battle than lots of us could have put up, so I think.
Due to a tragic accident by fire when he was about 15 months of age, Murl lost his left hand. However, it was simply amazing the manner in which he trained himself to make-do, so to speak with only one hand and that "stub." He never asked for nor expected any "special" favors because of his handicap and in my opinion he deserved lots of credit in this respect for going ahead to come up with what he considered his share of any ordinary job or work.
Yes, it was really surprising the number of things he was able to do with only one good hand, a brave heart and lost of will power. A wonderful combination I must say.
His remains were laid to rest beside his parent's grave in Morrow's Chapel Cemetery near the 4-H Camp in Wayne County, KY.
His parents, Elmer Hayes and Kittie Burton Turner, also three brothers, Travis M, Ruel and Arlen, preceded him to the grave; the latter two brothers passed away early in life. His mother, Kittie, left us during 1946. She was one of the very best, of this I'm sure. She never forgave herself because of the tragic accident although she had taken precaution trying to prevent this incident. Yet it happened in spite of a loving mother's care as so many of us know according to records of countless tragic accidents throughout the world.
The Morris Hislope Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Music was furnished by the Cumberland Valley Trio, and some members of Cherry Valley Baptist Church, near Hamilton, OH. Oration and Eulogy by Matthew Turner, nephew of the deceased, and Rev. McFarland of the aforesaid church. The performance of these two young gentlemen left a lasting impression on the audience in attendance at the services. Mr. Hislope's services are usually "par excellence" and he deserves commendation in procuring such able assistants as Mr. Gosser. I feel sure no complaints could or would be feasible ever. The benevolence is appreciated.
The Family: Hugh Zell. and Mamie Roberts, Marvin and Orpha Turner, Randall and Toni Turner.
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