TURNER, Robert M. Age 60 of Forest Park formerly of Dayton passed 
away with his family by his side at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield Wednesday, 
May 18, 2011. He was born December 19, 1950 in Lansing, MI, the son of 
Robert A. and Betty Joann (Swathwood) Turner. On December 11, 1971 
Robert married Dianna Rawlins in Kettering, OH. He was a retired Regional 
Director for AFSCME in Cincinnati, OH. Robert (also known as Bob or Mike) 
was a musician in several bands throughout the years. He was also an avid 
blackjack player, traveling the United States to various casinos. He wrote an 
educational book for blackjack players. Robert leaves behind his wife, 
Dianna Turner; mother, Betty Joann Summerfield; children, Andy (Carrie) 
Turner and Missy Turner; sisters, Ruth Hackett and Phyllis Turner; grandchildren, 
Jada Turner and Jerome Canady, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his father and his best friend, Bill Sams. The family will 
receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2011 at New Season Ministry, 
1166 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn, OH 45324. A brief memorial service will be held 
followed by food, friends, family, photos, and memory sharing. Memorials may 
be made to the American Cancer Society . The family will accept condolences 
at www.avancefuneralhome.com.  Published in Dayton Daily News on May 22, 2011 

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