of St. Joe, AR

September 1, 1938 - May 21, 2021

John Buck Turney, age 82 of St. Joe, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 21st, 2021. He was born on the Turney Homestead in Searcy County, Arkansas on September 1st, 1938 to Hugh Turney and Tessie Scott Turney.

John worked as a logger in his younger years. His greatest passion was farming; a job he worked at his entire life. He loved to watch and care for his cattle. John's favorite activity was running his fox hounds. He loved his dogs and hunting with his buddies. John enjoyed trips to town and drinking coffee with all the locals. He was a Searcy County icon and his presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his son, Zachary Turney of St. Joe; one daughter, Melissa Dean Daniels (Lester) of Boone County; step-son, Eli Carey (Tara) of Boone County; grandchild, Casey Daniels; step-grandchildren, Levi and Amber Carey; sisters, Mary Jo Davis (Jess) of Nixa, MO and Brenda Minor (Rick) of Boone County; and many hunting and coffee drinking buddies.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Tessie Turney; and three brothers, Frank Turney, Bill Turney and J.C. "Mutt" Turney.

Graveside services for John will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 28th, 2021 at Turney Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas with Bro. Leo Dye officiating. Bearers will be Scott Turney, Randy Turney, Heath Turney, Randy Campbell, Ronald Grinder, Donald White and Bill Pearson.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com