Jack D. Turner, age 59, of Big Rapids passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Grand Rapids surrounded by his family. He was born June 1, 1960 in Big Rapids, the son of Gordon and Donna (Wilson) Turner. Jack graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1979 and worked in construction most of his life. Jack loved the town of Big Rapids and the people in it. He enjoyed snowplowing, hunting, and golfing. Jack looked forward to watching the Detroit Tigers and U of M sports.
Jack is survived by his fiance of 16 years, Becky Campbell of Big Rapids; children, Jake Turner of Howard City and Sarah Turner (fianc Trent Osburn) of Paris; parents, Gordon and Donna Turner of Big Rapids; siblings, Diane (Randy) Lentz of Big Rapids and Phil (Jill) Turner of Cedar Springs; cats, Bug, Spooky and Taz; and several nieces, aunts, cousins, and special friends that he considered family.
Jack was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Devon Herrell officiating. The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Jack will be laid to rest at Pine Plains Cemetery in Big Rapids.
Memorial contributions in Jacks name can be made to: Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NET), 321 Columbus Ave., Suite 5R, Boston, MA 02116, www.netrf.org/donate/
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
1:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
Visitation
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307