Tommy Lin Turney, Sr.

Tommy Lin Turney, Sr., 69, of Ballinger passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence.

He was born December 14, 1945 in San Angelo, TX to Lindon and Virginia (Mayo) Turney. Tommy married Brenda Chappell on February 15, 1968 and they shared 48 loving years together. Tommy owned and operated a store in downtown Ballinger for thirty plus years. He also ranched and farmed all his life. Tommy was an active member of the Ballinger Masonic Lodge # 643, holding titles of Tiler for 6 yrs., Senior Deacon for 1 yr. and Senior Warden for 2 yrs. He was also District Deputy Grand Master for District 105 for a year.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Rose Alice Turney Wilkinson.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; his children, Tommy Turney, Jr. and wife, Carrie of Ballinger and Sammie Day and husband, Terry of Ballinger; his grandchildren, Ty Turney, Haleigh Turney, Dusty Day, Kacie Day, Cory Day all of Ballinger; his brother, Gene Turney and wife Cheryl of Brownwood. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service was held.