Kennith Wayne Turner of Bokchito, Okla., passed away on Oct. 11, 2020 in Talihina, Okla., at the age of 83. Kennith was born on July 31, 1937 in Matoy to Jasper W. and Laura B. (Harrison) Turner. 
After attending school, Kennith proudly served his Country in the United States Army from 1957-1961 until his Honorable Discharge. He was stationed in the Marshall Islands during Operation Hard Tack overseeing nuclear observations. Kennith returned home to Bokchito and later married Betty Leona Turner who preceded him in death in 2005. Kennith was a farmer, rancher, a Choctaw Veteran and a truck driver and retired after 30 years of service.
Kennith was preceded in death by his wife Betty Leona Turner and parents Jasper and Laura (Bea) Turner.
Kennith is survived by his children: Georgia Turner-Stewart, Michelle Heil and husband Aaron, Kennith Turner Jr and Cleta Turner and significant other Ed Smalle; grandchildren: Melissa, Rebecca, Nathan, Sarah and Aaron Jr; great-grandchildren Paisleigh, Alyssa, Jimmy, David, Blayne, Kaidynce and Airryk; brothers: Joe Turner, Jackie Turner, Richard Turner and Doug Turner and numerous extended family and dear friends. 
Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at Brown’s Funeral Service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.