Tommie Turley

(From Parker Mortuary)

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Son, Brother, and Friend.

It is with great sadness that the family of Tommie Leroy Turley announce his passing at age 67 after a sudden illness at Freeman Hospital on Monday, December 17, 2018. Tommie also bravely confronted and fought cancer-never missing a day of work to undergo chemotherapy treatments for six months, while working at Quapaw Casino.

He was born August 14, 1951 in Miami Oklahoma to William (Bill) and Ruby Turley. Tommie lived in Joplin, Missouri before moving to San Fernando Valley, California. After high school, Tommie served in the United States Navy and then moved to Maui, Hawaii. Sixteen years ago, Tommie moved back to his roots-Joplin, Missouri and cared for his father during his final days.

A few of Tommie’s favorites were; a good laugh, technology, reading, Batman, music, watching football games, his dog Rambo, and playing cards. He was a cuisine connoisseur. Tommie could also quote a movie reference like he owned it. He had a passion for creating para-cord lanyards as a symbol of survival and sharing them with others. His quick wit, his infectious smile, dimples and sensitive spirit is reflected in his children and grandchildren.

Tommie was preceded in death by his father, Bill, and his mother, Ruby. He is survived by his wife of sixteen years, LaDell Turley of Columbus, KS-daughter of Ronald and Janice Lindsey of Columbus, KS. Also, his sister-in-law, Janet Lindsey of Columbus, KS.

Daughters: Cathy Turley and her spouse Dexter Donnell of Phoenix, AZ and their four children; Leon, Ariella, Lyric, and Ayannah. Brandy Ortiz and her spouse, Chris Ortiz of Granada Hills, CA and their three children; Isabella, Christopher, and Jackie. And great-grandson, Ezra.

Sons: Tommy Turley and his spouse, Jasmine Turley of Pukalani, HI and their three children; Maile, Lei’ohu, and Hiwa. Joseph Turley and his spouse, Vanessa Turley of Las Vegas, NV and their daughter, Kea ‘Nani.

Brothers: Mac Turley of Seward, Alaska and Terry Turley and his spouse, Mary Turley of Gilbert, AZ.

The family of Tommie Turley requested in lieu of flowers, please send donations to:

SEK Humane Society

485 E 560th Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762

“Being loved deeply by someone gives you strength and loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Nicholas Sparks-Every Breath.

No services planned at this time.

Cremation arrangements under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

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