Derek Austin Turner Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 27, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Derek Austin Turner of Somerville, Alabama. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Thalia Bolton Turner; his parents, James Austin Turner and Margaret Berry Turner of Virginia; and his sister Jan Turner. He is survived by: his daughters, Taleah Alexander of Decatur, AL and Michelle Johnson of Somerville, AL; his sisters, Nell Carr (Morris) of Priceville, AL and Jackie Griffith (Wayne) of Hartselle, AL; his grandchildren, Erica Riner (Jeremy) and Aleah O'Quinn (Tanner); his great grandchildren, Lawson O'Quinn, Austin Riner and Leah O'Quinn; his brother-in-law John Bolton; and his niece Ashley Bolton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shelton Funeral Home

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“Derek, you were such a good man and we will miss you, but to know that you are with your beloved Thalia makes me smile. 🌹❤️”

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