Frank Turner Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frank Turner Jr., age 62, departed this world on November 1, 2017 at his home in Rancho Cucamonga, California. After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, he peacefully drew his last breath with his wife, Kimberly, by his side. Born on July 27, 1955 in Los Angeles to Frank and Betty (Gordon) Turner Sr., he displayed a quiet, friendly, warm-hearted demeanor and an early penchant for all things electronic. Converting the small family garage into his personal laboratorial sanctuary, Frank quickly set about feeding this passion by creating complex radio communication devices. Meticulous gadgets would continue to be an all-consuming hobby throughout his life. He was also fascinated by airplanes and military trucks, one of which he owned and often displayed in truck shows. Upon high school graduation in 1973, he entered the military - first the Army, then the Air Force - where he continued his fervent work with electronics while honorably serving his country for eight years. After settling in Rancho Cucamonga, he embarked on what would become his lifetime career, as Equipment Maintainer for General Telephone & Electronics Corp. (later Verizon and now Frontier). As attested by his friends and colleagues after sharing their many coffee outings and other social gatherings, Frank was highly respected. Frank was an avid churchgoer and participated in two missionary trips to Honduras, where he helped to build churches with the locals. Frank attended Community Baptist Church (CBC) in Rancho Cucamonga and Sunrise Church in Rialto. He nurtured close relationships with his sister and only sibling, Susan, who was just 17 months older, and his niece, Nicole. His gentle heart held a big place for his daughter, Brandy, and his grandson, Sam. One highlight shortly before his passing was treating Sam to the San Diego Zoo for the first time, an experience that lifted Frank's spirits in the midst of his illness. His loving nature, fastidious mind, gadgetry quirkiness, and thirst for exploration caught the attention of fellow CBC class member Kimberly Fuller. The pair enjoyed an adventurous courtship filled with road trips around Southern California and beyond, and they married on October 15, 2016. Their friends and church community remained a vital part of their lives. Frank will be missed by all those privileged to know him. Left to love, honor, and remember him are his beloved wife Kimberly; daughter Brandy Turner; grandson Samuel Turner-Stakes; step-son Aston Fuller; step-daughter Alisa Fuller; step-son Jason Fuller; niece Nicole (Batchelor) Morzieres; aunts Estella Embry and Mary Turner; and numerous cousins on the Turner side. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 20, 9:45am - 10:15am, at Riverside National Cemetery with Pastor Sam Williams officiating. A Celebration of Life gathering will follow, 11am - 1pm, at Community Baptist Church in Rancho Cucamonga. Family, friends, and those whose lives Frank touched are warmly welcome to join either or both events. The family appreciates the immense support, attentiveness, and love They received. We will eternally cherish Frank's life and loving spirit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CBC, the New Commandment Ministry, and Winning Over Cancer Ministry.

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