Coach Tom Turner passes away

**NotSoSilentBob** · April 26th, 2006, 01:46 PM

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.

**LPDBlueDevils** · April 26th, 2006, 02:04 PM

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!

**imported_2CRUE** · April 26th, 2006, 02:22 PM

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.

April 26th, 2006, 03:14 PM

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**pvfan** · April 26th, 2006, 03:17 PM

That was me who posted above, I forgot to log in before I posted. Please delete above post.

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.

**imported_UKCats1** · April 26th, 2006, 03:27 PM

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

**Ironlung** · April 26th, 2006, 03:42 PM

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.

**rebelron** · April 26th, 2006, 04:17 PM

Hate to hear about Coach Turner. My friends that played at Appalachia thought a lot of him.

**Glory_Days** · April 26th, 2006, 04:26 PM

Coach Turner will forever be a legend in Southwest Virginia. He was a hard worker, a class act, and an inspiration to every boy who ever wore shoulder pads in Appalachia. I was fortunate enough to meet and talk with the man several times. He was such a kind hearted person. He truly cared for the kids. He will be missed but his influence will forever be engrained in the hills of Appalachia.