Barren-Cumberland County KyArchives Obituaries.....Turner, William Carr August 9, 1935
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Unknown Glasgow KY newspaper, from the files of the late Eva Coe Peden
"Mr. Turner was born and reared in Cumberland County near Marrowbone, and was a 
second son of William Larker Turner. As a young man he came to Glasgow and 
attended the old Glasgow Normal School, having graduated in the Class of 1887. 
In 1888 he taught school at Vernon School in this County. Following that he 
taught at Glasgow Junction a number of years and then at Cave City a number of 
years. In 1902 he was elected Superintendent of the Barren County Schools, held 
that office for three terms and retired from it in 1914. He was again principal 
of the Cave City Schools during the terms of 1917-1918."

"Later in 1918 he and Mrs. Turner took charge of the express agency here and 
operated it until Mr. Turner was forced to retire, the first day of this month 
on account of his advanced years."

"He had been a Mason for over 40 years and Knight Templar for many years. 
During that time he held many offices in the Allen Lodge, including Master, 
High Priest of the Royal Arch and Commander. For many years he has been a very 
active member of the local chapter of the Knights of Pythias. At the time of 
his death he was an Elder in the First Christian Church having held that office 
for many years. In his Christian and fraternal life, he was a confirmed 
believer in the philosophy of his fraternal teachings of the Church, and 
practiced those teachings in every way possible in his relations with people 
with whom he came in contact."

"His kindness to all and his unselfish attitude toward others have won him 
hosts of devoted friends throughout Barren and surrounding counties. His 
activities in his church, his lodge and his public life were given for the good 
of the public. Besides his material help his wise counsel was freely given to 
all who sought it. In politics he was a lifelong Democrat, having taken a 
prominent part in many political campaigns in the interest of those whom he 
considered qualified applicants for public office. In spite of his deep 
interest in his party; he was one not to let this interfere with personal 
friendship. He was never defeated for any office for which he asked the people 
and returned their favor with honest and efficient service.

"Besides Mrs. Turner, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Norman of San 
Antonio, Texas, one son, W. K. Turner of Louisville, and three grandchildren. 
Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. G. J. Fudge of Marrowbone, and seven 
brothers, George P. Turner, of Glasgow, Jerry Turner, Cumberland County, Larkin 
Turner, Corydon, Chesterfield Turner, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Bedford Turner of 
Owensboro, Dr. E. D. Turner, Cave City and Louis R. Turner of Cave City.

"Funeral services are to be conducted at the First Christian Church by the Rev. 
T. H. Alderson, Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Burial services will be 
conducted by the Masons with a Knights Templar escort at the Glasgow Cemetery."

Glasgow Municipal Cemetery
William Carr Turner
1861-1935


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