Richard Edward Turner

March 4, 1950 - July 31, 2017
Richard Edward Turner
Service Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 10:00 AM
Service Location:

Richard passed away July 31, 2017 beside his loving wife, Merna. He was born March 4, 1950 to Lawyer Mack Turner Sr. and Elzania Battle in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Richard devoted his life to the Lord and his family.

He enjoyed coaching baseball and watching many sports. He is an amazing and loving man who we will miss greatly.

Richard is survived by his mother, Elzania; wife, Merna Norwick; his 5 children Andrea Johnson, Shanika Turner, Chad Norwick, Lexas Turner, Marcus Turner; 4 beautiful grandchildren; two sisters Rachel and Mattie; and one brother Lawyer Jr., as well as many other family members that loved him dearly. 

He is preceded in death by his father, and one sister, Rhea.

Friends and family will always remember Richard as the finest well dressed man in Salt Lake.  

A memorial service for Richard will be held on August 5, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 South State Street, Salt Lake City, and will be conducted by Pastor Davis.