Russell Paul Turner

Russell Paul Turner, 68, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September, 5, 2016. Russell was born December 1, 1947 at home in Tishomingo, MS. He weighed in at a whopping 14 pounds and had bright red hair. He graduated from Tishomingo High School and attended Northeast MS Jr. College. On May 25, 1974, Russell married Celia Tomczyk in Waukegan, IL. Employed with Chrysler, formerly AMC, in Kenosha, WI, retiring after 30 years of service. He was involved with the UAW almost his whole employment with Chrysler, retiring as a District Stewart. He was always ready to fight for worker’s rights. When he was younger, he enjoyed traveling to various parts of the US and Mexico. When he grew older, he was happy to stay at home, except Tishomingo and vacations with relatives. He loved Corvettes; purchasing a brand new jet black 2016 at the end of July. He made a trip home in August for he and his brother to drive around like teenagers. He was always ready for a fight, fist fights growing up, fighting for workers rights and fighting to stay alive with quality. His dogs were his kids. While hospitalized, all he wanted was to come home and see Charlie. Their reunion was a lovefest! It continued with Charlie laying close to protect him. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Celia; sister, Hildred (James Reese) Crane; brother, Harold Wayne (Joan) Turner; sister in-law, Erika (Nick) Nicketakis; nephews, Randy and Brian Turner; nieces, Brandy (Justin) Waddle, Kim Johnson and Katy and Betsy Nicketakis; aunt Francis Kennedy; and uncle Claude (Linda) Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his parents Maston and Violet (nee Kennedy) Turner; and many aunts and uncles. A memorial will be held at the UAW Local 72, Sunday, September 11, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., celebration of life toast and lunch at 3:00 p.m. His ashes will be driven on one final trip to Tishomingo in his brand new Corvette for services at Landmark Baptist Church, Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org in his name would be appreciated. Please sign the online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com.