James Michael Turley's Obituary
James Michael “Mike” Turley passed away on September 28, 2021, in Broken Arrow, OK. Born on November 30, 1938 in Dallas, Texas to Joe S. and Ruth Unsell Turley. Mike was an Air Force Veteran and had been a Reserve BAPD Policeman. He was an Electrician (member International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 584 for over 50 years). He was married to Bette Ann Davidson on July 13, 1968 until her passing on February 14, 2013. Mike is survived by, his sons, James “Bret” Turley (wife Julia), and Michael “Chap” Turley (Wife Jay Ann); His Grandchildren, Aaron, Garret and Elizabeth; sister Molly Ruth (Turley) Wilson; nephews Chris, Bailey, Brian, niece Michelle; his best friends Mike and Gayla Castaldi. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe, and grandson Steven. He loved to shoot firearms, hunt, and fish. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He was very proud of his service to his nation in the Air Force and to the local community as a Broken Arrow Reserve Policeman. No services, Donations may be made in his memory to Rebecca Castaldi Memorial Funds at Catholic Charities. https://cceok.org/donate
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