In Memory Of1SG Melvin N. Turner Sr.

1SG Melvin N. Turner Sr., 103, U.S. Army, born March 28, 1916, passed away from health complications on May 6, 2019. Turner served 25 years, including WWII with the 6th Cavalry and training Japanese-American soldiers in Hawaii before deploying to Okinawa. A lifelong resident of Jasper, Turner dedicated decades to civic service, including 42 years on the Marion County Commission and 29 years as an Alderman, literally paving his town. He was a pillar of his church and community, a 33rd Degree Mason, and a Shriner who drove burned children to specialty hospitals. Turner is survived by his daughter Ramona, son Melvin Jr., sister Doris, and many grandchildren. Til Valhalla, Soldier.