Donald Goree Turner

Donald Goree Turner passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Born April 20, 1958, to Goree and Ruby Turner and was raised in Garden City Park in Houston Texas, and graduated from Klein High School in 1976. He met and married Lois Morris Turner, they were married 47 years. To this union two daughters Tracey and LaDonna were born.

Donald was a professional truck driver, over the road. Donald was known by his fellow coworkers as (Cisco Kid) his CB handle in the world of trucking. He was an exceptional driver, he reached the highest level accolade in his career, by receiving the status of Accident Free One Million Miler Safe Driver. He worked for Conway Southwestern Freight/XPO until he retired in 2007.

Donald enjoyed hobbies such as photography, he was the family photographer/Videographer and that is why we have so many amazing memories! He also loved old school cars and trucks, he had many cars and trucks, earning him the name “DGT”. He also loved basketball, winning the District Title Championship at Klein High School in 1976, of his senior year. He was # 11 on the Klein BEARKATS varsity team.

Donald was a worker for the Lord. He accepted our Lord and Savior and was baptized into the body of Christ at an early age. He attended and worked diligently before his health started failing, as a member of Oakwood Church of Christ under the leadership of Bro. Robert Harper until his passing. His greatest title was ( “paw paw” ) to 6 grand-children and 2 great-grandsons. Donald was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Donald was proceeded in death by his parents Goree and Ruby Turner and his sister, Octavia Turner-Newsome, brother n law Elbert Newsome and best friend Micheal Witchet.

He leaves to cherish his memories: His loving wife, Lois Morris Turner, two daughters, Tracey Lynell and LaDonna Louise Turner, five grandchildren, B.Turner (Yanessa), Tobias Williams II, Jaiden Turner-Campbell, Asiah Marie Fort, and Lauren Chai Campbell two great-grandsons, Tobias Williams III and Tru’en Williams, one sister Donna Turner, one brother Rawle Turner Sr, one sister-n-law Sonja Turner, three nieces, Keela (Matthew) Harris, Carlisha Clark, Meagan Turner, three nephews, Korey Newsome, Rawle(Chayene)Turner II, and Stanley Clark.

Special Family Friends:

Debra Witchet, Coleman and Ella Lewis and Michael and Susan Williamson, and a host of extended family and friends.

A Father’s Love

Daddy, you were a man like no other—our hero, our strength, the heart of our family. You gave us love without limits, guidance without judgment, and protection without hesitation.You were a provider, a role model, a man of honor and character. You showed us what unconditional love truly looks like—never pretending, never holding a grudge. You raised us to be strong women, teaching us to walk with pride because we always knew you had our backs.

By the way you loved and cared for Mom, you showed us what a real man is—selfless, steady, and true.

Daddy, we know you grew tired, and though it broke our hearts, we had to let you go.We will miss you more than words can ever say, but your love will never leave us.Rest now, after a life well lived and a job well done. We love you. We honor you. You’ll always be our hero. You’ll always be our number one.

Tracey Lynell & LaDonna Louise