Coach Tom Turner passes away

It is extremely sad for not only all LPD fans, but all fans of football who had the honor of watching an Appalachia team prepare and battle.

Tom Turner will be missed, but he will also be remembered for what he taught and the respect he himself earned, and the respect that he brought and taught his players.

Having heard that Tom's health hadn't been as good, you sort of fear hearing this at anytime, I don't think it was expected, but thankfully he was able to leave more on his terms than otherwise.

My sympathy is with his family, not just his immediate family, but his extended family, which is quite large due to the life he lived.

Dang this is one of those times when u just cant believe it.... Never imagined this morning i would wake up and hear that Coach Turner has died... goes to show you that ur not promised ur next breathe.. One of the most respected men around here...i'm glad he was able to accept his position into the High School Hall of Fame.. he sure deserved it.. He pretty much lived a good life..pretty successful... i heard that he had gotten right with god but i'm not sure on that.. but if he did.. i sure hope he's in a better place now... We will all miss you Coach..

So sorry to hear the news. I will pray for his family.

I only had the pleasure of meeting Tom two or three times, all on a professional basis. You couldn't have asked for a nicer coach. In all my dealings with coaches, I don't know if I ever met a nicer man. He didn't BS you.

My condolences to his family.

I was absolutely floored when I got on today and read that Coach Turner has passed away. He and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Southwest Virginia definately lost a very respected man today. All you Dawgs will be in my prayers as well, I know the man was like a father figure to many of you, as well as a best friend. He will be missed!

THIS IS INDEED A SAD DAY,REGARDLESS OF WHAT ALMA MATER YOU HAIL FROM.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL FAMILY,FRIENDS,COMMUNITY,AND ANY "DAWGS" I MAY HAVE MISSED.IT PAINS ME,BUT THE MAIN "DAWG" HAS GONE HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD.GOD BLESS YOU TOM T,WE'LL ALL MISS YOU,BUT YOU'LL REMAIN IN THE HEARTS OF MANY FOREVER.AGAIN,GOD BLESS.

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Wild week for me in all aspects of life, there has been a loss in my family as I'm attending the funeral tonight along with other things going on this week. This is sad news for not only Appalachia but for everyone that is invovled in Virginia High School Football. As a Viking, I never wanted to loss to Appalachia but I always respected the program. From what I know a great man that was well liked and respected by his players. We lost an icon, hall of famer, and more importantly a great man today.

Here is the arrangements for Coach Turner:

Viewing Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 4:00 ? 7:00 p.m. AHS Gymnasium



Services Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. AHS Gymnasium



Burial Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 2:00 p.m. Powell Valley Memorial Gardens

Horrible news. When I played at CW, we never beat them. After every game when I shook his hand you new you were in the presence of a great coach. He was the best coach that I was ever on a field with. In fitting fashion, he fought till the end. He didn't give up in the middle. He made it through his last season no matter how hard it was for him. He's a great coach, he'll be missed, the kids that go to Appy now will never realize how much they're going to miss by him not being there.