Turtle is survived by his mother, Yolanda Smith and husband Jerry of Coalmont; father, Richard “Dick” Gaskin of Nashville, TN; a daughter, Chloe Gaskin; one sister, one niece, two nephews, and several cousins.
A gathering of family in friends will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 27 at Thomas Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Thomasfuneralhome.net