Eugene Turner was born February 16, 1947, in Texarkana, Texas to the parentage of Otha and Donnie Turner. Gene, as he was called by his parents, was their second-born son of two children.

The family moved to Terrell, TX in 1950, where Eugene attended the Terrell Public School System, and was a standout student not only in academics but in baseball as well. He graduated in 1965, from Burnett High School, he also was awarded his bachelor's degree from East Texas State University in 1982.

After high school Eugene enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was a Sergeant who served in Vietnam. He received an honorable   discharge, and he also later served in the National Guard.

Eugene met the love of his life and "the best thing that ever happened to me", ZoaAnn Williams. The couple married in July 1971. To this union, two children were born.

Eugene was a hard worker, who was blessed with many talents. He was a Postmaster for several years, worked at Southwestern Christian    College as the Financial Aid Director for many years. He was a Math Wiz, of Algebra and Calculus, he was a grant writer, but his greatest passion was building and contracting. Eugene loved playing the trumpet, playing tennis, playing cards, especially" spades" and  spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved to sing, and boy could he sing. Eugene was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and didn't hesitate to let you know it. To round him off he was a Chef by nature and enjoyed teaching his daughter, Dina "the ropes" in the kitchen.

For many years, Eugene was a Faithful member of the West End Church of Christ where he served as the main song leader. Eugene gave his life to Christ after being taught and baptized by James A. Maxwell, Sr.

Eugene was proceeded in death by this parents, Otha and Donnie Turner and his older brother, Ernest Turner.

He leaves to cherish his memories one son, Eugene Alexander Turner "Alex" (Ethel), of Livingston, Alabama, and one daughter Dina Rochelle Session (Jason) of Midlothian, TX. Additionally, five grandchildren, Jada, Dominque, Jamie, Latrina, and Zion; two special nieces, Angela and Yolanda Turner and one wonderful nephew, Ernest Turner "Anthony" and a host of relatives and friends.