ECRU – Dorman "Doc" Lewis Turner, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at NMMC in Tupelo. He was well known for playing and singing music. He could quote lyrics to almost every song he had ever heard. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic in Vietnam. He was a proud member of the Wolfhounds 2nd and 27th. He was an active member of the Ecru Methodist Church. He was known as "Daddy D" to his grandchildren.
Dorman "Doc Turner joined the US Army when he was 17 years old. He took his training at Ft. Sam Houston and was trained as a medic. He served in Vietnam with both the 1/5 Infantry and the 25th Infantry Wolfhounds in 1968 and 1969. Doc Turner was awarded two Bronze Stars with V device for valor in connection with battlefield operations. Doc was loved and respected by all the men that served with him. He was an iconic figure in the platoon and always had time to entertain his buddies with his guitar. He continued to do that after his comrades got together at reunions and platoon fishing trips. He was responsible for saving many lives during his time in the field. Doc always responded to the call for a medic no matter the danger on the battlefield. Doc completed his Army commitment at Ft. Dix, New Jersey and was Honorably Discharged. Doc will be sorely missed by the men he served with.
A graveside service will be at 2:00pm Friday, July 3, 2020, at the Ecru Cemetery. Bro. William Montgomery will officiate. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors-wife-Jean Turner; daughter-Brandi Glasson; son-Richie Turner; grandson-Tristan Glasson; Granddaughter-Amelie Turner; sisters-Cheryl Rogers (Mike) and Kay Brasher (Donny).
Preceded in death by-father-Richard D. Turner and mother Rebecca King.
Pallbearers-David Miller, Donald Miller, Tim Russell, Chris Rogers, Derek Bowman and Tristan Glasson; honorary-Wolfhounds 2nd and 27th.
He was a wonderful guy, I met him when he was stationed at Ft. Dix.. My friend Phyllis and I would drive up to base and pick him and Greene, and whoever else wasn’t on duty, up and take them off base for the day. Good times, great memories, and a welcome break for them. Rest in peace old friend.!!!