Russell Ray Turley, 78, of St. Albans, was born May 11, 1936 and passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at home after a long illness surrounded by his family that loved him dearly.
Russell worked at Carbide from 1961-1972; he retired as Superintendent from Orders Construction with over 20 years service; and he was a member of the United Steel Workers Local 14614. Russell graduated from Winfield High School in 1955. He served 3 years in the US Army and was also a Civil War buff. He loved hunting, family history and genealogy.
Russell is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta; children, Rose Delaney, Thomas Turley, Lori Allen all of St. Albans and Brian Turley of Greenwood, IN. He left behind ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a set of twins on the way; sister, Mary Lou Hughes of Cross Lanes; and a host of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.
The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice Home Care for their loving and gentle care provided for the family during this time.
Services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, March 29 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Fred McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at the Johnson Family Cemetery, Alkol. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service.
So sorry for your loss, Mr. Turley was a great and kind man,,,,,loved his family and would go out of his way to help a stranger! Our thoughts & prayers are with you,Mrs.Turley we love you much,if you need us let us know.Blessings to the family.
I always called him mr. turley cause I knew starting as a child living next door he was always so kind to everyone & never knew of him speak a harsh word I always smile when I speak of mr & mrs turley I have such fond mememories of him I will sadly miss him god wanted him to come home he is resting
so sorry for your loss, love and prayers for the family.
Russell will be missed. He has a loving family that will miss him. I know that he knows he is loved by many he knew him and came in contact with him. Our prayers to his family in this difficult time.