Dr. Clifford Percy Turk Jr., passed away peacefully in his Gilroy home surrounded by his loving family; sister Janis Hall and children Patricia and Bill Turk. Clifford was born in Greensboro, AL.
He served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII in the South Pacific and participated in action against the enemy at Kwajalein, Saipan, and Iwo Jima. Clifford graduated from the University of Tennessee, School of Dentistry in 1961.
After practicing dentistry for over 30 years in Bakersfield, CA, he retired and moved to Gilroy, CA.
Clifford was very active in his community as a member of the Elks Club, Son’s of the American Revolution, and Masonic Lodge. In his spare time, Clifford enjoyed researching his genealogy, watching the San Francisco 49ers, was an avid golfer and spending time with his grandchildren Audrey and Nathan.
A graveside memorial will be held at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy on Monday, November 7th, 2011, at 2:00 P.M.
Condolences at habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
Geez, I have thought about Clifford and his family many, many times and to see a photo of him here touches me much. He and I were in dental school together. He was so talented as a student and had the most beautiful wife and daughter I have ever known and his son was a fun trip to know. Patricia was my love for many years, never kissed, never hugged, she was too beautiful to touch. It seems they enjoyed a beautiful life after I knew them and that makes me happy. Just for me, it was both great to read about them, see Clifford, and sad to see of his passing. God bless the family.