Pastor Terry L Turner Virden, Illinois Obituary

Pastor Terry L Turner

Pastor Terry L. Turner, 68 of Virden passed away suddenly and went to be with Jesus Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home. He was born November 16, 1953 at Fort Leonard Wood, MO son of Alfred “Bud” and Anna (Shaw) Turner. He married Debra Yandle on August 5, 1973 in Del City, Oklahoma and she survives his passing. Pastor Terry was Ordained as a Minister of the Assembly of God Church 45 years ago and then became a Minister of the Illinois Assembly of God Churches. He pastored churches in Illinois for nearly 40 years, having served at Carrollton Assembly of God for 10 ½ years and Shepherding the Prairie Temple Assembly of God in Virden for nearly 27 years. He loved the mountains, camping, motorcycles and was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan. Most of all, he cherished his family, including his church family. Pastor Terry is survived by his loving wife of nearly 49 years, Debra of Virden; son Terry L. (Ann) Turner II of New Berlin; daughter Shelly (Shaun) Williamson of Columbia, IL; 2 grandchildren Nathaniel and Natalie Williamson; sisters Elaine Davis of Carrollton and Tammy (Dathan) Cato of Charter Oak, Iowa; niece Annie Whitehead of Carrollton and sister-in-law Phyllis Yandle of Euless, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Patrick Davis. Funeral Services for Pastor Terry will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Prairie Temple Assembly of God in Virden with his dear friend Dr. J. David Arnett officiating. A graveside committal will follow at 2:00 PM on Wednesday at Kane Cemetery, Kane, IL. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 4-7 PM also at Prairie Temple Assembly of God in Virden. Memorials are suggested and may be made to Prairie Temple Assembly of God and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Pastor Terry’s family.
November 16, 1953 - August 3, 202211/16/195308/03/2022
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The Denton Family
August 9, 2022
We are blessed and honored to have such a wonderful Pastor and Debbie. He was a very caring, giving, compassionate person. He was there 24/7. We know that he reached his final goal to be with Jesus. That is what he always said to the church and whoever he came in contact... Continue Reading
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Doug Baumgartner
August 9, 2022
Pastor Terry was and is a good friend and pastor. I am blessed to call him friend and pastor. I speak of him as is, because God is the God of the living! I have so many great memories of our time together. I was so blessed to have seen him and his family in Carrollton a... Continue Reading
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Don & Becky(Davidson)George
August 7, 2022
Debbie, Don & I send our condolences and our Prayers to you and your family at this time and for the days ahead.
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Linda and Doyle Worlow
August 6, 2022
Terry was a quiet giant in our community. That gentle smile was backed by genuine love for everyone he met. Terry cared about how it was going now and for eternity. The shockwave his sudden passing set off is evidence of how deeply he touched lives. We are rejoicing ... Continue Reading
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Tammy Stetson
August 6, 2022
My heart hurts for you Debbie and your children. You and Terry were a great comfort to me when I lost Ben. Just know we’re all praying for you and your family. God be with you always. Love, Tammy Stetson
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Calvin Shaw
August 6, 2022
I am sorry to hear of your loss, I really don't know many of my relatives from Illinois as my father was in the military and retired in Maryland. The only time I ever met Terry was to tell him thank you for coming and officiating my dad's Funeral. My father was George Sh... Continue Reading
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Irv and May Eyer
August 6, 2022
sorry for your loss. Pastor Turner was a wonderful person and very good minister. May God give the family peace during this sad time. He is in Heaven with Jesus. His wife Debbie,and his family are very special people God Bless Irv and May
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Doug Hodges
August 6, 2022
Terry was my youth pastor for a short time at Grace A/G in Oklahoma City. Great man of God. Heaven gained a statesman. Doug Hodges