Dr. Clifford Percy Turk Jr., passed away peacefully in his Gilroy home surrounded by his loving family; sister Janis Hall and children Patricia and Bill Turk. Clifford was born in Greensboro Alabama. He served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII in the South Pacific and participated in action against the enemy at Kwajalein, Saipan, and Iwo Jima. Clifford graduated from the University of Tennessee, School of Dentistry in 1961. After practicing dentistry for over 30 years in Bakersfield California, he retired and moved to Gilroy Ca. Clifford was very active in his community as a member of the Elks Club, Son's of the American Revolution, and Masonic Lodge. In his spare time, Clifford enjoyed researching his genealogy, watching the San Francisco 49ers, was an avid golfer and spending time with his grandchildren Audrey and Nathan.

A graveside memorial will be held at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy on Monday November 7th at 2:00 pm.