Jack Edward Turner

OKLAHOMA CIT Y - Jack was born 10-2828, in Sayre, OK and passed away 2-20-21, in Oklahoma City, OK. He attended K-11th grade in Delhi, OK, 12th grade in New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Business Degree. He was married to Victoria Woods and Janine Coffman. Jack’s three children are, Jack II, John, and Jeff, and step-son, Steve.

Jack considered pursuing a career in the Methodist ministry, but upon completion of his education he joined his dad and uncle in the trucking business. He later purchased his uncle’s ownership position, thus he and his father owned and operated Turner Bros. Trucking Co. He introduced his three sons to the business and they later purchased and managed a transition to Turner Bros. Crane & Rigging.

Jack maintained a lifelong connection to his farm and ranch up bringing by overseeing farm and cow/calf operations on properties in Beckham County, Oklahoma. A fifth generation is still involved in the farm and ranch operations as of this date.

The foundation of Jack’s life was a belief in Jesus and a love for God our creator. He was a member at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church for seven decades and supported the church in many capacities during that time. He was also concerned with the impact addiction and mental health issues have upon our society. Jack supported many organizations to address these issues with his time and resources.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, Thurman, and his mother, Sarah, and his wives, Victoria and Janine. He is survived by his sister, Marjorie; sons, Jack II, John, Jeff and their wives Kelly, Michelle, Michele; step-son, Steve Coffman; grandchildren, Nicholas, Zachary, Joshua, Kensington, Luke, Zac, Michael, and Graham. Nieces Becky and Cindy.

Viewing will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 500 SW 104th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, Thursday, February 25th, from 1:00-7:00pm. Funeral Service at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 222 NW 15th St., Oklahoma City, OK, Friday, February 26th. at 11:00am. View service online: stlukesokc.online.church