William Ray Turner Sr.

William “Ray” Turner, Sr. went to his eternal home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on October 30, 2024. He was born to Erman Ray & Mattie Ella Turner on February 7, 1938. He grew up in Hayti, MO. At the age of 20yrs. old, he headed out for San Francisco, CA where he would eventually meet & marry his wife, Sharon N. Turner. 

Ray was a gifted mechanical engineer & worked in many of the high rise buildings in SF’s financial district & beyond. Ray went on to be the owner of his successful HVAC business. After coming many years to Colorado to hunt elk, he was convinced that this was where he & his wife would eventually settle. 

Upon his retiring, they moved to Rifle, CO. It was a longtime dream to own a little acreage where he could have horses, relax & enjoy God’s amazing creations. He loved helping others & honoring God. Ray knew no strangers & was blessed to see so many of his dreams come true. 

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am. It’s being held at New Life Fellowship Church, 2090 Whiteriver Ave., Rifle, CO. Also, you can share your messages at: www.snydermemorials.com. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to: Alpine Bank, #8912334458 FBO Ray Turner, 100 E. 4th St., Rifle, CO 81650 and/or Rifle Church of Christ, 435 Prefontaine Ave., Rifle, CO 81650.