Donald "Tick" Turner

Donald Wayne Turner was born December 1, 1961, to Betty Marie Turner Riggins in El Dorado, Arkansas, where he was raised by his parents Betty and Charles Edward Riggins. He accepted God into his life at an early age as a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. He kept the Lord in his life as he continued his walk with Christ as a member of Beulah Grove, Evergreen, and First St. James Baptist Church, where he served in multiple roles, including a member of the Finance Committee, the Usher Board, as Sunday School Superintendent, Choir Member and Kitchen Ministry. He served as a member of the C.O.F.F.E.E. Ministry ( Christ Offers Forgiveness For Everyone Everywhere), and a Deacon under Pastor Roy C. Aaron Jr.

Donald, better known as "Tick," is a member of the 1980 Class of El Dorado High School, where he was a member of the Football team and a multitude of other social clubs. After High School, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for 13 years, including a deployment to the Gulf War. In 1986, he married the love of his life, Alice Henry, and to this union, they were blessed with two children.

Donald was a dedicated employee of Clean Harbors for over 30 years, serving as a material handler, before retiring early due to health issues. As a man of the community, Donald was an active supporter of his class of 1980 El Dorado Wildcats! .He was the self-proclaimed "#1 Wildcat Fan" for his love and lifelong support of his beloved El Dorado Wildcat Football Team. Donald was also a very Active and Dedicated member of the 321st MMC. , He was Past Master at El Dorado Lodge 151 (PHA) District III, Arkansas Jurisdiction, a 32 degree Mason and a member of El Dorado Consistory 352 which was Eastern Stars. Coach Tick was  just Recently named a Hall of Fame inductee coach for the El Dorado Purple Pee Wee Football Organization. He was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team, a true man of Steel Forever. He was also a dedicated fan of the HBCU Grambling State Tigers and UAPB Golden Lions ( Black & Gold Bold).

On July 18, 2025, God called one of His strongest soldiers to join Him in eternal paradise. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Riggins, and his maternal & Paternal grandfather.

 He leaves his cherished memories with His Wife of 39 years, Alice Turner; his mother, Betty Riggins; and his two sons, Damiane and Dominique Turner, of El Dorado. Arkansas; 2 Grandsons, Jaylen Turner of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ian Turner of Bossier City, Louisiana, and 1 Granddaughter, Amiyah Turner of El Dorado, Arkansas, along with a host of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Family, and Friends who will miss him dearly.