Everett Turner

Everett Turner was born on August 2, 1934, to the late Eddie Turner and Elizabeth Williams Turner in Houston TX. He was the second youngest of five children to this union. He accepted Christ at an early age, and he grew up in the Sixth Ward community of Houston TX. He attended elementary, junior high, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Houston.

He worked various jobs before joining the Air Force in

1955. He then married the love of his life, Doris Jean Littlefield on December 10, 1960. This past December they celebrated 62 years of marriage. To this union two children were born. While in the military he was stationed in Japan and Alaska and Lackland AB Texas.

While serving in the Air Force he held various positions

to include Supply Clerk Technician, Material Facilities Supervisor and finally as a Medical Service Technician until his retirement. He retired in 1978 with the rank of Technical Sergent with 23 years of service.

After his retirement he attended St. Phillips College studying Business

Management. He began his second career working and managing Stanley’s Icehouse for many years. He later owned “Turn-Mo* auto repair company, for a short time. He was very active in the community assisting with the Senior Ride program. He served as a member and officer of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for many years. He served in numerous positions and assisted the community with their civil issues and concerns. He was always available and ready to help anyone.

He loved politics and would debate with anyone who listened. He was very opinionated, and everyone knew his point of view.

He began playing baseball at 14 with the Houston Sluggers in 1948. In San Antonio he played with the San Antonio Redbirds, Indians and Black Sox until 1971. He was an active participant with the South Texas Negro League Associationwhere he and other members from local and national teams would travel throughout Texas, and the South. He enjoyed talking about the issues they endured, and he encouraged young future baseball players to do well in school and to follow their dreams. He as well as other members of the South Texas Negro League were honored at the Missions Stadium where many fans took photos, and STNL members signed autographs. Some of his and other players memorabilia were cataloged by Dr.

Layton Revel of the Center for Negro League Baseball Research in Dallas.

Everett is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters (Eddie, Madie, Albert, and Henrietta)

Affectionately called “Paw Paw, he leaves to mourn his death his beloved wife, Doris Jean Turner. His daughters: Sharon Faust (Vincent), Vickie Turner (Marlon).

Grandchildren; Nicolas (Yahani) Robinson Sr., Capt. (USMC) Vincent (Erin) Faust il, and Everett Faust. Great grandchildren; Triniti, Sarai, Mark and Nicholas Jr. And a host of nieces, nephews and friends.