Jim Turner:
CLASS OF 1955
Ballinger High SchoolClass of 1955
Ballinger, TX
Texas A&M University - Construction ScienceClass of 1991
College station, TX
Arlington StateClass of 1970
Arlington, TX
Bethany Nazarene CollegeClass of 1960
Bethany, OK
Jim's Story
Jim was born & raised in Ballinger, Texas. He was married to Lounan Black Turner in 1964. His schools include Ballinger High School '55. He later attended Bethany Nazarene College (Pre-Engineering) 1956-57. Went to work for F.A. Seidel & Sons building the Good Year Test Track '57. Joined the US Navy in 1958, served as a /flight Engineer on R6D aircraft out of McGuire AFB in New Jersey, flew cargo & Troops around the World. I was mustered out in 1962. Went to Dallas, went to work for IBM and attended, Arlington State College (Civil Engineering) for 3 Semesters. Went to work for Duo-Fast Fastners and moved to Houston, then moved to Tyler and worked for PSI for 10 years. Went to Texas A&M '89 finished my B.S. Degree in '91, then stayed another year and received my M.S. in Construction Management '92. I worked for some of the Largest Constructions Companies. I finished my carrier working for General Growth Properties in 2008..
Jim's interests include Texas A&M Football, Ballinger High School, Gunter High School Sports, Dallas Cowboys, Christian athletes. Music he likes includes Robert Earl Keen, Gospel music. Books he likes include The Bible. Movies he likes include 2016: Obama's America, Doctor Zhivago, TV shows he likes include Fox Sports, Wired Outdoors. I serve on the City Council & Planning and Zoning Committee..
One of Jim's favorite quotes is:"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and lean not on your own understanding.
Acknowledge Him in all your ways,
and He will direc...Expand for more
t your paths.
Prov. 3:5-6".
More about Jim:"This Old West Texas boy from Ballinger,and 16 years in Tyler, is semi-retired, fifty miles North of Dallas,Texas. I live near my son Todd's family in Gunter and work part time at Grace Bible Fellowship, our church as the custodian. Serving the Lord the best way I can. I wish I were more articulated, so I could be a better person. I know I am loud, but I used to be very, very bashful, until I went to college in 1956, then I came out of my shell. Now very vocal, especially in sports.
Enjoyed being raised in Small Town America, it taught the Love of God, Family, Friends and Country.
I gladly served in the US Navy as a Flight Engineer on R6D's, pre-Vietnam era, qualified for VFW. I went to work for IBM, April 1962. I married Lounan in 1964. I went to Arlington State College for 3 semesters. Continued to work for IBM. Left IBM, went to work for Duo-Fast for 3 years, then went to work for Jack Prater, then went to work for Pizza Systems Inc. After I was released, I went back to College in fall of 1989, and finished my Batchelors and Masters Degrees when I was in my mid 50's. Worked for some of the finest people in the Construction Industry. Of course there were a few that Will Rogers did not meet.
Am semi-retired, would still like to work on more projects. Just awaiting the opportunity to start again.
I am presently remodeling the Old Family Home by myself, the best job you can have.
If you know of a job opening, let me know. Thanks.".
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