Mark Anthony "Tony" Turkett

Mark Anthony "Tony" Turkett, 65, of Batesburg, passed away at his home. He was a son of the late Julian Ellinger and Betty Anne Wertz Turkett. Tony graduated from Summerville High School and continued his education at The Citadel, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Master's Degree in Counseling, along with his Doctor of Philosophy in Divinity. He played football and wrestled at both Summerville High School and The Citadel. Tony was active in personal training during his career in fitness education as well as teaching in the school system. He loved his family and his faith in God. Tony loved life and never gave up, always fought the fight. He will be missed by all that had the opportunity to know and love him.

Surviving are his wife, Janet Turkett; step-son, Joe Coone, Jr. (Ashley); and three grandchildren, Makayla Edington, Aiden Edington and Kailey Coone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jonathan Michael Turkett.

A private graveside service for Tony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 North Oak Street, Batesburg, SC 29006.

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