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Ernest L. Turner, Jr.
Date Of Birth:July 24, 1968
Date Of Death:February 7, 2011
Service Date:2:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2011

Mr. Ernest L. "Ernie" Turner, Jr., 42, of Salina, passed away, Monday, February 7th, 2011 at Salina Regional Health Center. Known to his friends as "papa bear" or "big daddy", Ernie  was born in Salina, Kansas on July 24, 1968, the son of the late Ernest L. Turner and Deanna L. (Baker) Crick, who survives.

He was a high school graduate and earned an associates degree in software programming from Brown Mackie.  Ernie worked as a customer service technician.  On August 8, 2004 Ernie married Angela Zugg in Salina.

He is survived by his wife, Angela; mother and step-father Deanna L. and Clifford Crick; sons, Anthony J. Turner, Codi Fairbanks, Joshua  Fairbanks, and Jack Henry Turner; daughter, Victoria Jenkins; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Pamela Turner; step sister, Catlin Crick; step brother, Joseph  Crick; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest L. Turner, Sr.; maternal grandparents Jack C. and Hilda M. Baker; paternal grandparents, Laverne and Ruth Turner; and step-grandmother, Lola Turner.

A funeral service will be held at the at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11th.  Cremation will follow the funeral. 

Visitation will be Thursday from 9am-8pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ernest L. Turner, Jr. Memorial Fund, for the education of his children.  Memorial contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, KS 67401.


  • From: Jim Beltz
    Location:Athens, Alabama

    To my brother Ernest. I will miss you. I know we lost touch a few times since I moved to Alabama, but I never stopped thinking about how you and your family was doing. We talked and text over the years and I will regret that I didn't go back to Kansas to see you and your family. I know you are pain free now and you will be missed a lot. Rest in Peace my friend and brother. Love you brother, Jim Beltz


  • From: Heather Gilbert
    Location:Wichita, KS

    Sorry I won't be able to attend the services. He will greatly be missed. My continued thoughts and prayers remain with all of you!


  • From: Christina Bisterfeldt
    Location:Salina, Kansas

    Angie & Family, I was so grieved to hear about Ernie. I am so sorry and I am praying everyday for you! Ernie was the greatest guy! My prayers are for you and your family at this time!


  • From: Joe Jenkins
    Location:Salina, KS

    Ernie was a great person and I know that he is deeply missed. I hope you are finally at peace. Angi - I am so sorry to hear of your loss and send you best wishes for the future. You are both in my thoughts.


  • From: Anthony Turner
    Location:Fort Campbell, Kentucky

    I love you and miss you so much dad Rest in Peace.