THE NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Sunday, May 21, 2006

BUNNELL - Charles H. Turner, 69, who retired as a professional trumpet player playing with the Frank Sinatra orchestra, died Friday at home.

Mr. Turner, an Army Reserves veteran, was born in Daytona Beach, and moved to Bunnell in 1996 from Las Vegas. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed flying, tennis and breeding show dogs.

Survivors include his mother, Norma Turner, Bunnell.

Memorial donations may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 N. Palmet­to St., Bunnell, FL 32110.

Craig-Flagler Palms, Flagler Beach, is in charge.


TURNER, CHARLES H. - Graveside service for Charles H. Turner, Bunnell, who passed away May 19, 2006, at his residence, will be 2 p.m., Monday, May 22, at Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens, 511 Old Kings Rd. South, Flagler Beach, with Bishop Christopher Trowell officiating.

Mr. Turner was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bunnell. He was born in Daytona Beach May 26, 1936, to Charles Rodgers and Norma (Durrance) Turner. He was a professional trumpet player and played in Las Vegas before moving back to this area in 1996. His music took him all over the world, playing with great musicians such as Frank Sinatra. Mr. Turner produced an album with Frank Sinatra, conducting the orchestra, and dedicated it to his good friend, Gene Knight. He enjoyed fishing, tennis and breeding show dogs.

Mr. Turner is survived by his mother, Norma Turner, Bunnell, and many cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 400 N. Palmet­to Ave., Bunnell, FL 32110.

Arrangements are in the care of trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.


FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, Florida
College of Music Alumni Magazine
Fall 2006

Charles H. Turner, attendee, lead trumpet player with Frank Sinatra from 1975 to 1984, died at his residence and home town, Bunnell, Florida on May 19, 2006.

A Florida State University student in the early 1950s, Charlie was a star in the School of Music. He was a member of the FSU Jazz Band (then called the Lab Band), Symphonic Band, Symphony and the Marching Chiefs. Charlie left for Las Vegas in the early 1960s and quickly became a lead trumpet player for Las Vegas shows, establishing a reputation as one of the great lead trumpet players of his time. He met and performed for numerous stars and many of the great arrangers of the day: Billy May, Nelson Riddle and Don Costa.

In 1974 Charlie started performing frequently with Frank Sinatra. In 1975, he became Frank Sinatra's lead trumpet player, traveling around the world performing with Sinatra in shows, on his record albums, and in his movies.

In the summer of 1981, Charlie went to Sinatra and asked if he could record the arrangements that were written specifically to feature him as a trumpet soloist. Sinatra agreed and said he would gladly conduct the band to back Charlie up. To have Sinatra as conductor was a supreme compliment.

In 1983, Charlie assembled a band of legendary musicians, along with arranger/leader Billy May to make his recording. On two of the arrangements, "Laura" and "Don't Worry 'Bout Me," Charlie not only played the solo part, but he played the lead trumpet part over the band to give another dimension to the recording. Playing lead trumpet was Charlie's favorite thing to do.

Charlie Turner had many interests. Among them were photography, tennis, fishing and breeding show dogs. His FSU friends, to whom he was always loyal, will remember him for his extraordinary trumpet playing and his sense of humor. (bahdea, bah­dea, bahdea!)

In Loving Memory Of
Charles Turner
Born
May 26, 1936
Daytona Beach, Florida
Entered Into Rest
May19, 2006
Bunnell, Florida
Graveside Service
Monday, May 22, 2006 at 2:00 PM
Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens
Flagler Beach, Florida
Officiating
Bishop Christopher Trowell
Arrangements by
Craig Flagler Palms
Funeral Home
Flagler Beach, Florida

PROGRAM
Presiding: Bishop Trowell
Opening Hymn: #194
"There is a Green Hill Far Away"
Opening Prayer: Bro Nate Mclaughlin
Eulogy: Bro Elbert Tucker
Talk: Bro Michael C. Boyd
Talk: Bro Rick Singler
Closing Hymn: #193
"I Stand All Amazed"
Closing Prayer: Bro Craig Barton
Dedication of the Grave: Bro Clair Crookston
Pall Bearers
Justin Boyd
Matthew Boyd
Michael Boyd
Jon Emens
Jon Mazzatto
Jeffrey Parsons
Joseph Parsons
Troy Wilcox