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Donald Turley Obituary
August 15, 1946 - February 3, 2024
Lexington, Kentucky - Donald Lee Turley was born on August 15, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was the son of the late John Lockhart Turley and Odessa Douthitt Turley. He was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 3, 2024, at the age of 77. Donald loved His Lord & Savoir and was a member of Consolidated Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky.
Donald graduated from Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Donald enjoyed farming, fishing, bowling, and yard work. He was a loving family man who went out of his way to serve his family & friends in many ways-big and small. Donald was a man of principle and value. Though he often had a quiet demeanor, his fierce love & kind spirit rang loud.
Preceding him in death are his siblings: John C. Turley, Ethel Holand, Jack Turley, and Roberta Turley Wright.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy, with whom he enjoyed 28 years of marriage. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Beatty.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a son: Randy (Tamara) Turley of Lexington, KY, and daughters Lisa Baker of Lexington, KY, and Melanie (Oreese) Chenault of Lexington, KY. Also cherishing his memory are 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Visitation will be held from 11-1pm Friday, February 9, 2024, at Consolidated Baptist Church. Services will begin at 1pm at Consolidated Baptist Church, followed by burial at the Lexington Cemetery.
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Deloris Wheat-Boone
February 11, 2024
My condolences! Such a nice man.
Lisa Henderson
February 8, 2024
Melanie and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for your peace in the days to come.
Sisterly,
Sheila Curtis
February 6, 2024
Melanie and family,
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I pray each of you find comfort in the fond memories you hold dear.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sheila Curtis
Christian King
February 6, 2024
Dear Melanie. I am sorry for your loss. Please let me know if you need help with anything. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Gould
February 6, 2024
Dearest Melanie. I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Mary Gould
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