Obituary - Harry Jack Turk

Graveside funeral services for Harry Jack Turk will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Berea Cemetery in Ketterman, Vernon County, Missouri. There will be no visitation. Contributions are suggested to the Excelsior Springs Healthcare Foundation. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009).
 

Harry Jack Turk, 84, formerly of Rich Hill, Missouri as well as Houston, Texas passed away November 30, 2013 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Jack was born January 17, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Harry B. and Bonnie D. (Neely) Turk. He served his country by entering the Army in 1951 and attained the rank of Corporal before earning an honorary discharge in 1953. Jack was an engineer during his career years and was a graduate of the Finley School of Engineering. He was a member of the Rich Hill post of the American Legion; he enjoyed horseback riding as well as sailing.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Harold Calvin. He is survived by his sister, Patricia L. Calvin; niece Sharon Powell and husband Kent; nephews Dennis Calvin and wife Nancy, Rusty Calvin and wife Lynne, and Terry Calvin; great-nephews Trevor and Jeremy Powell, Tim Calvin, and Skylar Calvin; great-niece Patricia C. Calvin; great-great nephews Austin and Bentley Calvin; and great-great nieces Madison Powell, Elizabeth Calvin, Zowie Blue Friend and Immy Lu Calvin.