Russell Allen Turner, age 61, of Farmersville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born on April 3, 1964, in Mount Vernon, Texas, to Price Allen Turner and Lynetta June (Seal) Turner.
Rusty married Patricia Lynn White on June 23, 1984, in Mount Vernon.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Lynn Turner. Son, Matthew Allen Turner and Wife Andrea Nicole Turner. Daughter, Jessica Nicole Bigelow and Husband Charles Blake Bigelow. Grandchildren, Raylan Ryan Turner, Carlos Jonathan Martinez Jr., Phoenix Reign Bigelow, Achilles Gunner Bigelow. Step Grandchildren, Charles Jace Bigelow, Jericho Cash Bigelow, Trinity Claire Bigelow, Juno Eve Bigelow. Sisters, Rhonda Kittle and Husband Tony Kittle and Jodi Horton and husband Chip Horton.
Rusty was preceded in death by his father, Price Allen Turner and his mother, Lynetta June (Seal) Turner.
Rusty was a man of deep faith who loved his family fiercely. He was a hardworking man, a devoted provider, and someone who took great pride in caring for those he loved. Funny, intelligent, and passionate, Rusty had a gift for making people smile and always carried warmth and joy with him.
He loved God, his wife Lynn, his children Jessica and Matthew, and his entire family—especially his grandchildren, who held a very special place in his heart. Rusty had a genuine compassion for others and a strong desire to help those in need, particularly disadvantaged and special-needs individuals. His life was one of service and generosity, giving all that he could to others.
Rusty loved to laugh—and did so often. He loved deeply, unconditionally, and with his whole heart.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a “COLLECTOR” of fine vehicles, a passion that brought him great joy.
Rusty will be missed by all who had the opportunity to be loved by him and to know him as a friend or an acquaintance. He rarely met a stranger and never failed to let everyone whose path he crossed know how much he loved Jesus Christ. Rusty was a man of faith with strong opinions. He always put others before himself and he made a wonderful difference in people’s lives during his time here with us!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to honor Rusty at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/in-honor-of-rusty-turner-memorial-fund.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home and the Funeral Service will immediately follow at 4:00 pm.
