William (Bill) David Turk 69, passed away Friday Aug 16, 2019 at his
home in Bartlesville, OK Bill was born on October 6, 1949 to Robert
(Bob) E Turk Sr. and Geral (Jerry) Dene (Tyler) Turk in Collinsville,
OK.
Bill graduated from Dewey High School in 1967 and immediately enlisted
in the Marines. After four years and two tours in Vietnam he returned
home to the Bartlesville area and married Susan (Briley) Sanders. They
divorced many years later but had 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and a
great grandchild.
Bill held many positions throughout his life but found his place in over
the road truck driving. He loved sharing stories of the sights and
adventures that his profession provided him.
His most treasured title, Poppy, was gifted to him by his grandchildren
and no matter how many miles may have come between them at times he
loved each of them with his whole heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert (Bobby) E Turk
Jr; son Douglas Paul Turk; grandson Nathan Briley Taylor.
Bill is survived by two children: Jennifer, and her husband Ray Taylor
of Bartlesville and Brooks Turk of Owasso. His 2 sisters: Mary and her
husband Dick Pointer of Owasso; Kay and her husband Ray Hunnicutt of
Charleston, SC. Grandchildren: Tristan Taylor, Brilee Taylor, McKenna
Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, and Kayden Hartley. Great granddaughter
Fynnlee Taylor-Hull. Several nieces and nephews and their families.
The family has chosen a private gathering at the Dewey Cemetery.