Russell E. Turner, Sr.

Rusty came into this world on January 16, 1926 in New Iberia, Louisiana to his parents Manila Eldridge Turner and John Dosson Turner, natives respectivly of Loreauville, Louisiana and Formoso, Kansas; he was the youngest of 5 children. He left this world on January 19, 2007 at 9:48 pm, leaving his wife of 54 years Victoria "Nell" Broussard Turner, a son, Russell Earl Turner, Jr. and his companion, Kathy Landry Broussard of New Iberia; his daughter, Adrienne Turner McCarthy and her husband Robert James McCarthy and his daughter, Victoria "Vickie" Anne Turner all of New Iberia; two granddaughters, Tiffany Lane Turner and Jacqueline Elise McCarthy and two step grandchildren, Brandi Broussard and Tyler Broussard, with them all at his side as he entered into eternal life New Iberia - Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2007, at Pellerin Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia for Russell E. " Rusty" Turner, Sr., 81, who died Friday, January 19, 2007 at his residence in New Iberia. Rev. Zack Young will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Services. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Dosson Turner and Manila Eldridge Turner; his brothers Eldridge John Turner and Thomas Warren Turner; his sisters, Lucille Turner Luther and Audrey Turner Hardy. He left New Iberia High School in March of 1944 after completing his high school diploma, to honorably serve his country during WWII, USN, Seaman First Class, serving actively in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre in the Philippine Islands. He was honorably discharged on May 16, 1946. After six months, he went to work for Southern Bell for 39 years and saw it through many phases of change. He was always eager to attend classes and courses to broaden his knowledge of the communication trade. He willingly passed on his abilities to his co-workers and peers and until recently would be called upon by his friend R.D. Desoto for advice. His love of nature was instilled in him by his father while growing up on the Turner Family Farm on the corner of Bank Ave. and Admiral Doyle Drive. He passed on his love of animals and passion for growing vegetables to his son and daughters. "Rusty" was also an avid sportsman in his younger healthier days. He loved fishing with his brothers and son and hunted with a close friend, John Viator as well as his son, Russell. He was a very devoted LSU football fan and never gave up on the New Orleans Saints. Another past time was watching old westerns, particularly those with John Wayne. In his lifetime, he always strove for perfection in all things. He always instilled in his children and grandchildren to "do their absolute best at everything they set their hand to" as he did in his lifetime. He left us all with the strength to be brave and carry on. Rusty was a member of Communication Workers of America and Telephone Pioneers of America. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503 The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm Sunday, January 21, 2007 and continue at 9:00 am on Monday until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 21, 2007 Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.