Richard Albert Turner, age 79, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on May 9, 1942, in Miami, Florida, where he served a distinguished career as a Miami-Dade police officer for 28 years, including 18 years on the Marine Patrol.
Richard was a Godly man who shared his love for the Lord through his everyday actions of serving his family and those around him. He spent his very active retirement years enjoying his grandchildren and being a wonderful and loving Pop-pop! He took great pride in cultivating his beautiful backyard garden and enjoyed the simple pleasures of feeding the birds and squirrels each afternoon.
Richard leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years of marriage; Theresa Turner; daughters, Lisa Turner and Tina Baker; grandchildren, Holly Jordan and Steven Baker; and sons-in-law, Jeff Hamrick and Rick Baker to cherish his loving memories.
A memorial service for Richard will be held Sunday, December 12, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Turner family.
