Forrest L. Turney, 92, Kansas City, Kansas passed away March 6, 2019. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1-2 PM, with a memorial service at 2 PM, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66112. Inurnment will be immediately following in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Disabled American Veterans.
Forrest was born on February 16, 1927 in Maysville, Arkansas. He served with the U.S. Army in WWII from 1944-1946. He was very active in the American Legion for many years.
Forrest was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma (Hogue) Turney and second wife, Aldene (Hogue) Turney; step-daughter, Brenda Rathka and step-daughter, Daisy Higgins.
Forrest is survived by his four sons, Jim and his wife Susan Turney of Nixa, MO, David Turney of Oswakie, KS, Eddie and his wife Susan Turney of Kansas City, KS, and John Turney of North Kansas City, MO; step-daughter, Stephanie Thompson; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
