Charles Ray Turney
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Charles Ray Turney

  • January 14, 1942 - May 29, 2011
  • Mabelvale, Arkansas
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“Happy Birthday Dad!!! You would be 70 years old today! I love you! ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Buck Turney - Shannon Hills, AR

“Dad, I think about you everyday. It's been over two months, and I still feel like I should be able to come to your house, hug you and sit down with...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Buck Turney - Shannon Hills, AR

“Charles "Buck" Turney and Family, My deepest condolences at your loss. I always enjoyed stopping at Tanglewood "Texaco" and visiting with your...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Terry Burruss

“We wish our dearest condolences to Mrs. Betty Turney & her Family for the loss of Mr.Charles Turney. Patti, Tina, Charles Jr. (Buck), & all the...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Brenda Lancaster - Mabelvale, AR

“Charles I am so sorry about your dad. I really enjoyed Charlie's friendship. He was more than just a dealer to me. Fred Murphy TEXACO-SHELL ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Fred Murphy - North Little Rock, AR

“Patti, We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. If there is anything that we can do for you or your family just let us know. Try to forget about...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Jesse and Teresa Bradshaw - AR

“Betty and family, we are sorry to hear of Charles passing, but I know he loved the Lord and he is no longer suffering. Charles loved his family and...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Larry & Mary Bryant - Rolnd, AR

“I have good memories of Charles thru the years and was glad to get to visit him in the hospital recently. Hopefully all the good memories that the...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Leslie Ruth - Sherwood, AR

“JUST TO LET YOU KNOW WE REMEMBER CHARLES FROM JOE T. ROBINSON SCHOOL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: DAVID & JESSIE (COOKIE COOK) FERGUSON - AR

“Tina, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss. ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Loyd and Juanita Daniels - AR

“Bettie,Patty, Tina and Charles, I(Dub or "Doug", as Charlie always called me) want to say how much he will be missed. I remember many good times...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: J.W.(Dub) & Joyce Blackwood - AR

“Bettie and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We always loved Charles. He will be missed by all of our family. ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Jim & Sue Roberts - Mabelvale, AR

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved Uncle Charley....he was a wonderful man. God Bless.... ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Sarah Clark Turney Bailey - TX

“Betty, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Steven and Brenda Leonard - AR

“Dear Betty and family, I was sorry to hear today of charles passing away mom called to tell me it saddend me but I know in all my heart he was a good...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Lyn Cates Ellis - oakland , TN


Charles Ray Turney, age 69 of Mabelvale, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011 in his home after a lengthy battle with Emphysema. He was born in Morrilton, Arkansas on January 14, 1942 to his late parents Bud Turney and Evelyn Harrington Turney. Charles was a member of the Church at Pinnacle Mountain in Little Rock and trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and was the owner of Tanglewood Shell Station in Little Rock. His favorite memories were spending time with his devoted wife, children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Bettie Turney; three children, Patty Cato (Darren) of Benton, AR, Tina White (Lance) of Vilonia, AR and Charles “Buck” Turney (Jessica) of Mabelvale, AR; one brother Bob Turney of Morrilton, AR and one sister, Kay Shoffner of Damascus, AR; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and countless friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers R. C. Turney and Ralph “Bo” Turney.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, AR (501) 455-1067 with Pastor Danny Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, June 3, 2011 at the funeral home.