Dewitt Turner

July 19, 1945 - July 20, 2016

Dewitt Turner, Jr. 71 of Lake Elsinore, CA, passed away. Celebration of his life will be held August 19, at 2pm through 4:30pm at Elsinore Woman's club, 710 Graham Avenue in Lake Elsinore, CA. Dewitt was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on July 19, 1945. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School and attended Alcorn State University where he met his wife Cathy. They later married and started a family and moved from Jackson Mississippi to California. They raised two wonderful boys Keith and Patrick. that union span over 50 years. Dewitt worked in logistics over 35 years and was last employed by NDC Distribution of Ontario, Ca. He enjoyed family time, especially with his boys and grandchildren. He was an avid golfer, loved fishing and cooking especially grill cooking. He enjoyed a good evening out with friends. He had a joyful laugh, contagious personality and cared about people. He could walk into a room knowing no one and walk out knowing everyone. He was a joy to be around, outgoing, and full of life. He served on the Riverside Transit District committee. Dewitt is survived by his spouse, Cathy of Lake Elsinore, CA; Sons, Keith of Lake Elsinore, CA and Patrick (Dawn) of San Pedro, CA; grandchildren, Jahzmin, Savannah, Keith, Jr, Albert, Seth, and Cole; brother Carl, two sisters, Lannie and Cathy Jo of Tupelo and a brother and sister of New York. Dewitt was preceded by death by his Dad, Dewitt Turner, mother Geneva Turner-Mosley, sister, Shirley Thomas, his grandparents Tasker and June Elliot. In lieu of flowers celebration of life donations may be given to American Cancer Society at 6355 Riverside Avenue, Riverside CA 92506. The Turner family wishes to thank friends and family for all sympathy cards, meals and the support given to us in our time of need.