Eldridge Turner Jr.

Thursday, Aug. 12
August 12, 2010
Saturday, Aug. 14
August 14, 2010
Thursday, Aug. 12
August 12, 2010
Saturday, Aug. 14
August 14, 2010

Eldridge John Turner Jr., 63, a native of Houma, La., and resident of Shreveport, La., died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010.

Dr. Turner attended Centenary College and Northwestern State University of Louisiana where he received degrees in education. He was a teacher with the Caddo Parish School Board for 20 years and a Professor with Centenary College for 10. He was a member of Grace Community United Methodist Church and the Krewe of Gemini serving as Bead Man, Captain and King.


He is survived by his wife, Katherine Galloway Turner; daughter, Margaret (Kevin) Brasuell; three grandchildren, Clay, Brandon and Shelby Brasuell; and one great-grandson, Jonathan Cullen Brasuell.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldridge Sr. and Elsie McElroy Turner.

He is buried at Forest Park West Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Community United Methodist Church or charity of donor’s choice.

(Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel)

Eldridge Turner Jr.