Michael Turner

Michael Henry Turner
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at South Park Cemetery for Michael Henry Turner, 55 of Roswell who passed away April 24, 2010 at his home. Officiating will be lifelong friend Jim Deason of Artesia. The Roswell Veteran Honor Guard will conduct the military graveside service.
Michael was born on June 10, 1953 in Roswell to Donald Turner and Grace Harris Turner. His parents have preceded him in death as well as his brothers: Donnie Turner and Danny Turner, his sister Eugena Sisneros and brothers in law Joe Sisneros, Richard Little and Joe Mayfield.
Michael is survived by his wife Tela Sue Mayfield Turner of the family home his sons: Frank Lucero and wife Melissa of Tulsa, OK and Robert Lucero and wife Brandi of Roswell his daughters: Maria Hernandez of Roswell, Irene Groves and husband Wesley of Grady, NM and Krystal Deason of Roswell his sister: Karen Little his brother in law: Larry Wilson and wife Margie his sisters in law: Nina Vasquez of Roswell and Belinda Lucero and Jimmie Turner of Alamogordo and Elaine Mayfield of Roswell his 16 grandchildren his nephews: Ed Oldfield and wife Charolette, Donald Oldfield and wife Kim his niece Shanna Rutledge and husband Rick as well as numerous other nieces and nephews he was also survived by a very close friends Viola Deason and Esta Brown.
Michael was a life long resident of Roswell. Michael served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino. Michael had a wonderful heart and spent his life giving to others. He was always easy going, happy and loved to kid and joke around with family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Robert Lucero, James Lucero, Steven Lucero, Luis Ramos, Abel Alvarez and Anthony Ramirez.
Perhaps your arent ready yet
To have to say goodbye
Perhaps youve thought of things
You wish youd said well, so have I.
For one thing, Id have told you
Not to worry about me..
Im with the Lord in Heaven now
You knew thats where Id be.
Im sorry that youre feeling sad,
For Im happy now.
Ive asked the Lord to ease the hurt
And comfort you somehow.
Its hard at the beginning,
But I know youll make it through..
I hope it helps to know
That Ill be waiting here for you.
Arrangement shave been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, April 26, 2010
8:00 a.m.

Service

Graveside

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203