Robert "Bob" Anthony Turner

Born on August 8, 1933, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Bob moved with his family to New Orleans at the age of 11. There he attended St. Leo the Great Elementary School and St. Aloysius High School.

While still in high school, Bob joined the United States Naval Reserve. He attained the rank of Petty Officer First Class and was honorably discharged in 1963 after 10 years of service, He credited his USNR Seabee training for preparing him for a successful and fulfilling career in construction. Bob was proud of his military service.

In 1962, he married the love of his life, Alpha Lee Wallace. They moved to Houston, Texas, where Bob accepted a position as a construction superintendent with Spaw Glass Construction Company.

After successfully completing several major projects, Bob was offered a management position with Paisan Construction Company, where he eventually became part owner along with Johnny Meyer. Following his partner’s retirement, Bob became President of the company, leading it with vision and dedication until his retirement in 2001.

During his career with Paisan Construction, Bob was active in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), serving as National President in 1975 and 1976. His leadership helped shape industry standards and fostered strong relationships throughout the construction community.

A longtime parishioner of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Bob was also a dedicated member of Knights of Columbus Southwest Council No. 3910 and Rev. John R. "Jack" Whitley C.S.B. Assembly 3429. He was also a former member of the River Oaks Lions Club. Starting in 2001, he volunteered as a marshal at Memorial Park Golf Course, a role he cherished until retiring from golf in 2019. He shared both his passion for the game and his strong sense of community in that role.

Bob will be remembered as a Catholic gentleman, devoted husband and father, a proud veteran, a strong leader and a hardworking man of principle. His legacy lives on in the values he passed down to his family and in the many lives he touched through his service and work.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rita Rose Gangon Turner and Arthur Joseph Turner; his sister, Maureen Ross, and brother-in-law Grant Ross; his brother, Arthur “Snookie” Turner; and his daughter-in-law, Billye Turner.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Tana Turner; his children: Robert Turner, Jr. and daughter-in-law Kathy Turner, Roy Turner, Cindy Teachworth and son-in-law Tom Teachworth, Rebecca Adams Turner and son-in-law Robert Adams; and his grandchildren: Rebecca Turner, Robert Turner III, Lacey McWilliams, Roy Turner, Jr., Tiffany Kilbride, Whitney Fischer, and Jennifer Teachworth, and Lilly Adams; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on June 30, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft St., Houston, TX 77096. The Rosary will be led by members of Knights of Columbus Southwest Council No. 3910 at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow in Servant Hall. Family and Friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project.