Francis Dean Turner

francis turner

Francis Dean Turner, 80, formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on August 15, 1935 to the late William R. and Laura (Smith) Turner in Marion, Indiana.

Francis married Carol F. Tomlinson on November 1, 1953 in the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Marion, Indiana. Francis served his country in the United States Army. He worked at Anaconda Wire and Cable in Marion, Indiana as a production worker from 1953 until retirement in 1993, also at United Tech in Huntington, Indiana for 6 years.

Along with his wife, Carol; he is survived by sons, Robbie J. Turner (Theresa) of Marion, Indiana, David L. Turner (Ebbie) of Andrews, Indiana, and Chris A. Turner of Marion, Indiana; daughter, Vickie L. (Dennis) Mauro of Palmetto, Florida; brother, Harry Turner (Darlene) of Wabash, Indiana; 8 grandchildren, Marlena Tann of Gas City, Indiana, Joshua Mauro and Aaron Mauro both of Palmetto, Florida, Chad Turner of Marion, Indiana, Heather Turner of Mesa, Arizona, Bryan Turner and Bradley Turner both of Marion, Indiana, and John Turner of Wabash, Indiana; 5 great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Turner.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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