Richard Turner (Kentucky politician)
Richard Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1980 – January 1, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Buel Guy |
| Succeeded by | Rob Wilkey |
| In office January 1, 1976 – January 1, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Bowles |
| Succeeded by | Buel Guy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1935[citation needed] Monroe County, Kentucky, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brenda Turner |
| Children | Kari Turner, Rondal Turner, Scott turner, Ricky Turner |
| Residence(s) | Tompkinsville, Kentucky, United States |
| Occupation | Politician |
Richard A. Turner (born January 12, 1935) is an American politician in the state of Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives as a Republican from 1976 to 1978 and 1980 to 1997.[1][2]
Turner was caught in the FBI investigation of Kentucky horse racing industry called Operation Boptrot. He was convicted of filing a fake campaign finance report.[3]
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Richard Turner studied at Tompkinsville High School where upon graduating then served and enlisted in the as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War as an instructor. Upon honorably completing his Military service he enrolled at Western Kentucky University in 1958-1962 where he majored in history. After completing his bachelor's degree he went on to teach in a one room schoolhouse less than 5 miles from where he was born.
Turner was elected to the House of Representatives in 1976, succeeding Carl Bowles as a representor of the state of Kentucky. After being succeeded by Buel Guy he later started work at the Modern Woodmen of America is doing so currently along with managing and tending to his farmland.
Personal Life
[edit]Turner resides in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, with his spouse Brenda Turner. He is an active member of the Free Masons and spends his time with family and friends while being an active member of Fairview Baptist Church.
References
[edit]- ^ "2004OH002 Leg 066 - Louie B Nunn Center for Oral History". kentuckyoralhistory.org. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Interview with Richard Turner, November 26, 2003". uky.edu. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Lies, bribes and videotape. - Free Online Library".
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