Jim Turk

James Albert Turk Sr.: January 15, 1934 – September 25, 2017. Born in Luling, TX with a golden heart to Stringfellow and Octa V. (Kerby) Turk. Raised in the Thompson Oil Field River Bottom, James (Jimmy) attended Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg, TX 1949-1953. James served our Country for many years as a member of the United States Air Force, during the Korean & Vietnam Wars. In 1959, he married the love of his life Dolores (Lane) Turk, together they raised 3 children. James retired from the Air Force in 1973, with 20 years of service. Soon after they opened the world famous Beachcomber Restaurant, across from the Coast Guard Station, and the Shell Shop in Port O’Connor, TX.

James (Jim) never knew a stranger. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. We love him so much. He leaves behind his wife Dolores (Lane) Turk, Daughters; Sandy Turk Taylor and Sherry Lynn Gregory (Robbie); 5 grandchildren; Amy Taylor Gosnell, Zachary Taylor, James Turk III, Gabriel Whittaker, & Rachel Gregory and his beloved great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Stringfellow and Octa V. (Kerby) Turk, son James Albert Turk Jr. and Grandson Robert Gregory.
Graveside services were held Friday, September 29, 2017 at Port O’Connor Cemetery with Pastor Donnie Martin officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers were Seth Hall, Gavin Gosnell, Ashton Whittaker, Leeland Whittaker, Ethan Taylor and Avery Lane Gosnell.

Memorial donations may be made to the Port O’Connor EMS and Fire Department.

Robert Lee Gregory III, 26, of Port Lavaca passed away September 10, 2017. He was born June 9, 1991 in Port Lavaca to Robert Lee Gregory Jr. and Sherry Lynn Gregory. He received his Merchant Marine Credentials and was a Captain. He was a member of Parkway, Port Lavaca.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Rachel Leah Gregory of Victoria; brothers, Kenneth Gregory and Gabriel Whittaker of Port O’Connor, Keith Gregory of Seadrift and grandparents, Jim and Dolores Turk of Port O’Connor and Sylvia Gregory of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert L. Gregory.

Graveside services were held September 15, 2017 at Port O’Connor Cemetery with Pastor Kim Simmons officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers were Kenneth Gregory, Gabe Whittaker and Keith Gregory.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkway Church Victoria for the Building Fund in Port Lavaca.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com

Carmine Apostalo Gibson, 66, of Atmore, AL, formally of Port O’Connor, TX, met Our Heavenly Father on August 3, 2017. She was born to the late Paul Apostalo Sr. and Lucy Laborde Apostalo on February 23, 1951.

She is survived by her husand Larry Gibson Sr., daughters Christina Steele and Amy Steele de la Gardelle (Keith), stepmother Sara Apostalo, sister Celeste Apostalo, grandchildren Kaleb, Aidan and Lauren de la Gardelle, Roman Steele and stepson Larry Gibson, Jr. and step-children Rebecca and Elizabeth Garcia and Kayla Gibson. She is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother Paul Apostalo, Jr. and step-daughters Tina and Ida.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing Scrabble, singing and playing her guitar. Her other great passion was running her restaurant, Carmine’s Cajun Kitchen in Port O’Connor, TX. She spent her quite time with a cup of coffee and her loyal little Penny by her side. She will be missed by many.

Funeral services were held August 5, 2017 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Tedder officiating.

With the first real cold front arriving this week, I am reminded that it’s time to get the bird feeders ready for winter. Feeding wild birds in the backyard is an experience enjoyed by many and it certainly helps the birds out too. Although many people feel they are helping birds survive by providing supplemental food for them it’s really not true. Except under exceptional conditions wild birds do just fine with the food provided by the natural environment. This year with all the hurricane impacts from flooding and wind damage to vegetation, it’s probably a good idea to help out the birds with some supplemental seed though. Birds, like most animals, are opportunists. Even if there is plenty of natural food, they will take advantage of getting an easy tidbit from a feeder rather than having to spend a lot of time foraging.

Make sure you clean your feeders well before putting them back out to avoid the spread of disease. The best way to clean them is to take them apart and scrub all the pieces. You can use ordinary soap and water if you can get to all the nooks and crannies but sometimes it’s good to soak them in a 10:1 water to bleach solution. Just make sure to rinse them thoroughly afterwards before putting seed in them again.

The coming frosts will bring an end to the flowering and fruiting season of many plants and end the adult lives of most insects, leaving the protected eggs, larvae, and pupae to ride out the winter tucked away in sheltered locations. Some birds will find them to feast on but as the winter progresses less and less natural food will be available and thus your feeder visitation will go up.

As always, it’s a good idea to leave a hummingbird feeder or two out in the winter. Along the Texas coast, we get many wintering hummingbirds from the western U.S. and keeping a feeder out is a great way to attract one to your yard. They will return to your yard winter after winter and it’s always fun to note when they return each year.

How many times can you become a 90 year old? I hope only one! I had a VERY BIG 90 YEAR OLD BIRTHDAY PARTY this past Saturday, October 14 at CATHY’S RESTAURANT. What a GALA AFFAIR! The House was packed with Friends and Relatives. I thank everyone for their attendance and Best Wishes!

Bernice, my wife, and I retired in Port O’Connor 29 years ago. Bernice passed away nine years ago, but her memory will be with me for ever. She is in Heaven and I will be with her when God calls me home.

Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child” is underway across the Nation including First Baptist Church! You are invited to “PACK A SHOE BOX” to be delivered to to a CHILD somewhere in the World this Christmas. In the hands of local churches it is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship. You can be part of this worldwide effort to grow the Kingdom of God, even in places where the Gospel has never been heard! Shoe Boxes are available in the Church Foyer with instructions of how to pack for a Boy or Girl 2 to 14 years old. You have until November 13, to pack them.

All Ladies are invited to attend the “Ladies Book & Bible Study” in Fellowship Hall from 4:00 to 5:00 PM each Tuesday. Come for great knowledge, prayer, and fellowship.

The Men’s Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All men are invited to bring their Bible and participate in the study over a cup of coffee and fellowship.

Our Church Building and Grounds Committee will have a “Work Day” Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The next Quarterly “Birthday Bash” for those having Birthdays in October, November & December will be December 17 along with our Church Christmas Party at 6:00 p.m. The “Lord’s Supper” will be observed December 17, 11:00 a.m. Service.

See you in Church Sunday !