The Excelsior Standard, Feb. 24, 2023

Ralph K. Turner, 89, of Excelsior Springs passed away Feb. 14, 2023, at Liberty Hospital with family at his side.

Ralph was born Aug. 13, 1933, in Excelsior Springs, the son of R.W. “Dub” Turner Jr. and Edna Mae (Woods) Turner. Along with his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his son, Ernest K. Turner; and grandson, Christopher Clay Ralph Turner

Hendley.

He graduated with the class of 1951 from Excelsior Springs High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 and served in Korea as a licensed tank driver and mechanic on tanks and guns.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Monna Sue (Coffman) Turner; brother, Ray Turner (Meredith); sister, Kathy Goode (John); daughter, Tabitha Foley (Tim); son, James Turner (Lisa); grandchildren, Ryan Hendley (Amanda), Brent Turner, Jenna Pepper (Dwight), Emma Multer (Andy) and Zachary Turner; great-grandchildren, Avery Hendley, Harper Hendley, Bella Hendley and Lucy Pepper; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was a lifelong member of the Flack Memorial Christian Union Church, where he served many roles, including Sunday school teacher, building maintenance and groundskeeper.

Ralph retired in 1989 from General Motors. He was an avid fisherman and loved to garden. Every spring when the lilacs bloomed, his mind turned to mushrooms. He had a knack for fixing things and enjoyed repairing antique clocks. Above all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

A visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Bross & Spidle Chapels, 217 W. Broadway St., Excelsior Springs, followed by a service celebrating Ralph’s life at 11. Burial with military honors followed at Enon Cemetery, Excelsior Springs.