Alfred "Charles" Turner

Life’s Journey Charles Turner was born to Eddie and Ruby Turner on January 22, 1947. His birth name was Alfred, but everyone called and knew him as Charles, he was the third oldest of nine children. He was baptized at an early age at Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Kerrville Elementary School until the fourth grade, and later attended the community school that was built, Garden City Elementary graduating in the 8th grade. While attending George Washington Carver High School, he was very active; He was an avid player of sports, known for his skills in Baseball and Basketball and it was his speed and agility that his friends bestowed upon him the name "CHILI RED". His great accomplishments was being a member of the Honor Society, Vice-President of the Student Council, Vice-President of the President’s Council, graduated Valedictorian Class of 1965. He was loved and admired by his family as well as his neighborhood family in Garden City Park. He enjoyed life. He along with his brother’s and friends in the neighborhood would ride with his father painting houses and cutting yards to earn money on the weekends. Charles joined the United States Air Force, July 7, 1965 and was honorably discharged on September 18, 1968. He returned home where he lived with his mother and brother. He never complained no matter what the circumstances. The family will remember Charles for his famous phrase as he would smile and say: "I’M ALL RIGHT". Charles was preceded in death by his parents one sisters and two brothers. Charles Turner leaves to mourn; Rev. Leon Turner (Linda), Patricia Dinnon, Clifford Turner, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Robert Turner, Jacqueline Turner, Donald Ray Turner (Debra), Everett Turner (Doris) of San Antonio, TX and Madie Thompson of Oakland, Calif.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.