Thinking of John and all he means to his family and his church family, I was searching for a verse to share and this verse came to mind.

Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness,like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:3

John is shining, and we are forever grateful for all he shared with us. Our love and prayers to his family.

The Kemmis Family


The first time I met John was when I attended a daylily meeting at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.  John was president and he went out of his way to be friendly and make visitors feel welcome.  Since the Daylily Society had pot luck dinners for each meeting, John would offer a prayer and encourage new members to be first in line.

After I got to know John, I visited him at home to see his lovely daylily garden and learn more.  Cats were always around.

John loved his church, family, and friends.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I knew John through our membership in the North Texas Daylily Society. He was very informative about plants. Always a pleasant gentleman. My prayers for all, especially his sister Margaret. 

Condolences to the family
Will miss seeing Bro. John  smiling face at church.

Me T was a dear friend and neighbor for over 40 years always had a smile for everyone  A very kind man always sharing his lovely flowers and fig perserves.  We will all miss him so much. Love and prayers to his family.

This is your reminder that something small you do can have a positive effect on someone else that you never even realize. 

Johnny was my dad’s cousin.  Every year for many years all the family's got together for Christmas eve. When I was a kid Johnny would play Santa on Christmas eve. He would also always tell this silly little story. The Skrawny Christmas Tree. Sure it was silly.. but that story made me smile and it somehow didn’t feel like Christmas without it. I’ve been telling it to my kids. I hadn’t seen him in several years but I’m still sad to hear he has passed on. While it doesn’t seem like much. That little story always made me smile and laugh a bit and for that I will always remember him fondly. 

People may not remember what you say but they will always remember how you made them feel. 

Rest in Peace Johnny.

I remember when Granpaw first showed me his garden. His face lit up as he was talking about it as my face lit up in amazement with all the beauty. 

I first met my father in-law law when I was 15. He was my best friend's dad at the time. He was always a very kind man who was very hospitable. I could also tell how much he loved his children. Years later, he became my father in-law and he was still the same way. He was a very generous man to all his family and friends. He enjoyed being a grandpa. I will never forget how he changed right before my John and mine eyes when he met Sophie for the first time. He went from man to Grandpa instantly. It was amazing to see.

My fondest memories are going on summer vacation when we were kids for our two weeks with dad.  I remember we went to Galveston and before  we went to the State Park dad had purchased some fresh shrimp. Well when dad was cooking the shrimp, it was slowly disappearing. My brother, sister and I were eating the fried shrimp faster than dad could cook it. I’ll always remember that and other good memories. And I will miss him till I see him again in Heaven.

He was Mr. T before there was a Mr. T. He was so generous to share his family vacation pics on a screen in his front yard of the Grand Canyon one time. I would not have even known at that age that there was a Grand Canyon. He was so friendly intriguing smart and always had something funny to say that made you think a little bit you know keep you on your toes. I will miss him saying hi to me when I visit my moms.  I’m so sorry for your loss Johnny, Debbie and Willy we sure did have fun when we were kids.  R.I.P. you will always be missed Mr T....

John kept the faith, fought a good fight, and stayed the course. The world is better because he lived among us.  I knew him as one of my students in Bible College. He worked and studied hard, and had the admiration of classmates and peers. May the Lord add his comfort and blessings to the family and extended family during this painful time. His passing had the full attention of our Lord, and it was precious in His sight. Without doubt, the parting will be a short one.

Was so sorry to hear of John's passing.  He always had a kind word when I saw him. I will miss that.

John was a very special friend, doctrinally sounds and defended  his faith without apologies. He will be missed,  praying for family. 

       WHEN LOVED ONES PART
             poem by Mary A. Ray 
A Christian's Faith
When Loved Ones part,
Just seems to grow 
Right from the start.
For we have "HOPE "to meet  again 
Our precious Loved One,
Departed friend. 
Who now LIVES
In peace and rest,
With JESUS CHRIST, 
He, knows what's best.
Tho, we shed tears...
There's a peaceful "HOPE",
The COMFORTER, comes
And we can cope.
Our FAITH grows stronger than before,   "IN TIME"
We'll meet to part no more!!




Mr T was a really good man every time I was outside he would always speak to me when he say me always talking about his cats and his flowers sure will miss him 

John was a special friend! 
True friends are hard to find,
difficult to leave,
and impossible to forget.

Heaven's Daylily garden is now beautiful!

Dee Dee Thompson
Weatherford, Texas



OBITUARY

John Alfred Turrentine Jr

September 20, 1948 – February 2, 2021

Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road

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