Hubert Newitt Turan, age 86 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008, in Gulfport.
Mr. Turan was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a pilot for the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Turan was a retired truck driver and enjoyed history and reading.
He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Lee Turan; his parents, Hubert and Lela Turan; and his grandchild, Hubert Ray Turan, Jr.
Survivors include his wife Connie Turan, of Gulfport; son Ray (Carla) Turan, of Gulfport; brother Harmon Turan, of Gulfport; and four grandchildren, Shelly Gaboury, Sumer Dunkleberger, Valerie Brewer, and Tara Hunt; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 10:00 AM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Evergreen Gardens in Gulfport.
An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com