Douglas Neal Turner
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Douglas Neal Turner

  • August 20, 1946 - February 12, 2012
  • Driftwood, Texas
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“I knew Neal as the best, most knowledgeable, and professional industrial tool salesman that I have ever encountered in my 32 years in the industry.My...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Todd Jensen

“Neal God called you home to soon for us here but he has a plan. I will miss you. but will laugh and cut up again one day in heaven. Thanks for making...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Audrey Flickinger - Murfreesboro, TN

“My deepest condolences to the Turner family. Neal with such a pleasure to work with at Dixie Tool. We loved teasing him about his "stinky" fish...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Linda Borden - Hutto, TX

“Dear Wandean, My thought and prayers are with you and your family. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: LindSa Dolan - Valparaiso, IN

“Wandean You have our deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved husband, Neal. We know that the Savior is with you and that Neal rests from all...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Pastor and Ellen Harms - Austin, TX

“Our prayers and sympathies go out to Wandean, Demetra, Dawn, Lynn and their families and to his step children who he treated as his own, Kathy, Ernie...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Kelly and Patsy Harber - TX

“Love and Peace ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Kevin Kaatz - Georgetown, TX

“I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Neal over the last 20 years ordering various items from Dixie as an engineer in the medical device...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Mark Shewmaker - Austin, TX

“Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you Wandean and your family during this difficult time in your life. Please remember that Jesus has...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Lisa - Lorena, TX - cousin

“Dad, you are missed more than words can say. I know that you are watching us and hope that you are at peace. I can't wait to see you again. I...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Dawn Howard - Bedford, TX

“God bless Neal and those that he loved. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Bryan D. Miller - Austin, TX


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Douglas Neal Turner, 65, of Driftwood TX passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012.
He was born on August 20, 1946, in Shreveport LA to Charles and Betty Turner.

Neal graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology in 1969. Neal spent 36 years as a Sales Representative for Dixie Tool Crib in Austin TX, where he forged many friendships with his customers. Neal was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church and enjoyed participating as an Associate Leader with the Girl Scouts for many years.

Neal is survived by his wife of 22 years, Wandean, his two daughters, Dawn Howard and husband John of Bedford TX, Demetra Turner and partner Becky Janysek of Kyle, sister Lynn Hartman and husband Ken of Chattanooga TN, step-children, Kathryn Anne Whitener of Lago Vista TX, Ernest Furr of Austin TX and Herbert Furr of Del Valley TX, grandchildren Tyler Brink of Kyle TX and Valerie Howard of Bedford TX, brother-in-law Marvin Petzolt and wife Sheri of Austin TX, nieces Michelle Hobrecht of Chattanooga TN and Lena Hartman of Alpharetta GA, nephews Michael and Christopher Petzolt of Austin extended family and many friends.

Neal was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Charles and Elizabeth Turner, his mother and step-father, Betty and Richard Flickinger, and his in-laws, Walter and Susie Petzolt.

Pall Bearers:
Dexter Bailey
Raymond Flickinger
Herbert Furr
John Howard
Becky Janysek
Christopher Petzolt
Michael Petzolt
Mark Unger

Honorary Pall Bearers:
Tyler Brink
Ron Chapman
Melvin Deutsch
James Grisset
Ken Hartman
Ray Wolf

Visitation: 6 - 8 PM Thursday, February 16
Weed-Corley-Fish South
2620 South Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Friday, February 17
Bethany Lutheran Church
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall

Graveside Service: 3 PM Friday, February 17
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
3101 County Rd 417
Taylor, TX 76574

For those wishing to do so, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.