Fred Wayne Turnage

A Life Well Lived Fred Wayne Turnage, 75, died Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Hendrick Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Patrick, South Carolina, on May 20, 1936, he was the son of Ruby Juanita Spears and Fred Wilson Turnage. In 1957, at the Texas State Fair, he met Donell Cole, the love of his life. They married on March 9, 1957, and were married for over 54 years. After his completion of duty in the U.S. Air Force, he moved his family to Texas and made this his home. After working for Zachary Printing, he put in over 20 years as a printer for Cloud Printing. After retirement, he worked for Abilene ISD, and really enjoyed his time there, as well. Fred was a member of Clear Fork Baptist Church in Hawley. He was involved with Promise Keepers, and he was a member of the Hawley Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Fred devoted a great deal of his life to coaching his children, grandson and many others in Hawley Youth Baseball. He loved and lived life for his grandkids. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Vernon Turnage. Survivors include his wife, Donell Turnage of Hawley, four children: Debbie (and Clifford) Smith, Bud (and GayleAnn)Turnage, David Turnage and Marsi Castillo. In addition, Fred is survived by eight grandchildren: Micah Tatum, Rayme (and Mason) Yarbrough, Ryan (and Amie) Turnage, Wayna Turnage, Chelsie Turnage, Cruz Castillo, Brooklyn Castillo and Carmen Castillo; and several great-grandchildren: Austyn Tatum, Paizly Turnage and Gavin Turnage, as well as one on the way; and two sisters, Nancy (and Bo) Polk and Jean Lisenby both of Patrick, South Carolina. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, at Clear Fork Baptist Church in Hawley with Pastor Larry Tarver officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 25, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Clear Fork Baptist Church, 14116 U.S. 277 South, Hawley, Texas, 79525.