Caleb Lane Turner, 31, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, following a brief illness.

Caleb lived most of his life in Westlake, La. He was a 2008 graduate of Westlake High School and continued studies at McNeese State University where he played the tenor saxophone for the Pride of McNeese. He also studied at Houston Marine Training where he pursued his Captain’s License. Caleb worked in the Oil and Gas field as a Petroleum Inspector for Intertek and AmSpec Services, LLC. He enjoyed riding his Harley with his friends on weekend rides, and his affiliation with the motorcycle society. His greatest times were singing Karaoke and his favorites were, “New Orleans Ladies” and “New York State of Mind”. Caleb will be most remembered for his love of family, his quiet spirit and dry wit and his driving desire to be first.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Mary Hollis Turner of Westlake; twin brother, Samuel Bennett Turner of Lake Charles; sister, Amanda Elayne Turner of Lake Charles; grandfather, Edric Turner (Madine) of Pitkin; uncles, David Hollis (Sherry) of Katy, Texas, and Loren Turner (Janet) of Westlake; Susan Viator of Lake Charles, Nancy Hansen of Westlake, Jane Manino (Billy) of Westlake, Jane Daigre of Lake Charles, and James and Becky Madden of Moss Bluff. He also leaves his girlfriend, Aydin Greer and her son, Wyatt, and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alan Lane Turner; paternal grandmother, Lorraine Lund Turner; and maternal grandparents, Marvin and Anita Brocato Hollis.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Westlake under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Pettefer will officiate. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation Tuesday will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Pallbearers for services will be Chad Daigre, Justin “Rooster” Knight, Colin Patton, Alex Reeser, Loren Turner and Quinn Turner.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.