Turner Bogan

Turner Bogan was born on May 24, 1927 in Edgefield, South Carolina. He was one of five children and the only son to the late Clara and Turner Bogan, Sr. Eventually, the family moved from South Carolina to Augusta, Georgia.

At the young age of sixteen, Turner left his home in Augusta and headed for the big city of New York. There he found work as a factory worker becoming part of the historical period known as the Great Migration. As he grew, New York became his adopted hometown. From the New York Mets, his favorite baseball team to the lasting relationships he built with friends over the years. Turner embraced the city as his own.

He loved life and loved to dance. He was always the first one on the dance floor at parties. He was a sharp dresser with impeccable taste and loved to look good. The 6’2” gentle giant was very giving and kind to others. Although imposing in stature, his infectious smile disarmed even the most guarded stranger.

Turner also loved to socialize and family was very important to him. Spending time with his loved ones brought him great joy. He lived life to the fullest. He always said that if he could live his life over, he would live it the exact same way; he had no regrets. Turner lived his best life.

Mr. Bogan was preceded in death by three of his four sisters, Rose Lily Bogan, Evelyn Bogan and Pollyann Bogan-Milton; two of his five children, Turner Scott and Kenneth Scott.

Turner is survived by his sister, Lucille Mack; children, Roberta Fernandez, Jeffery Bogan and Jacqueline Bogan; his adopted sons, Darren Bryant and Nathaniel Bryant; ten grandchildren, Latrice Stewart, Janee Robinson, Tamika Scott, Shakor Beauregard, Ramal Bogan, TaNia Bogan, Nadine Bryant, Diavian Myers, Nia Scott and Samiyan Scott; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

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