Sandy Turner

1949 ∼ 2017

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Sandy Turner, 67, of Port Arthur, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his residence. Sandy was born on August 20, 1949 to the late Curtis Turner and Thelma Henry Courville in Port Arthur, TX. He was in the National Guard and a retired machinist at Texaco in Port Arthur. Sandy was a member of Church on the Rock. He officiated at high school football, baseball and volleyball games for over 40 years and was also a longtime member of the Optimist Club in Port Arthur.

Sandy is survived by his wife, Donna Turner of Beaumont; daughters, Stacie Turner of Orlando, FL and Tricia Turner of Brazoria County; sons, Ed Turner and wife, Marcie of Fort Meyers, FL, Craig Turner and wife, Fanci of Austin, TX; sisters, Darlene Landry and husband, Steve of Port Neches, Tammy Courville and companion, William of Nederland; step-daughter, Heather Cheney of Vermont; step-son, Roger McLeon of Vermont; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Nolan Courville, whom he was raised by.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas.

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Alice Picazo Sibert August 18, 2017

Met Sandy when he was about 10 years old. He participated in the activities of the YMCA in Port Arthur and I was the secretary there. I became attached to the kids who went to the Y almost every day. After the YMCA burned down, I lost track of the kids. After 76 years, out of the blue I heard from him! Such a surprise! He had found my name on line. He was living in Florida. After marrying Donna they moved here and I was able to meet Donna and we went to lunch on several occasions. He and Donna were such a perfect couple. I know she is going to miss him terribly. Rest In Peace, Sandy, we love you! <3

Melancon'S Funeral Home August 18, 2017

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Sandy Turner

Delane Stevison August 18, 2017

my prayers are with Sandy's family. I am saddened to hear of his passing. God bless you in your time of sorrowDelane Stevison ( former sister-in- law)

Darlene & Kenny Firmin August 16, 2017

Our prayers and thoughts are with Sandy's family and wife Donna Turner.

Mark Clark August 16, 2017

Sympathy to all the family and most of all Donna turner (mom)

Norma Cates August 16, 2017

My family has known Sandy for many years as he umpired the baseball games in the area when they were in Little League in Nederland. Sandy was always good to the kids and parents. We will miss you Sandy on Facebook and in Midcounty. May God bless and comfort your family.

Debbie Medina August 15, 2017

Just always Loved the bantering that my mother and I would have with Sandy. The fact that he loved hot, spicy, food. How we ended up running into him and Donna at a Lionel Richie concert sitting almost next to each other and the 2 of them dancing to "Lady" and when the song finished everyone around them saying Awe and Applauding he and Donna. I will never forget that and the Love they had for each other.