Honoring and Remembering Biscuit

RECEIVED Mon., Aug. 22, 2005

Dear Editor,
    Will there be formal or informal get-togethers for Biscuit [“Making Biscuit,” Music, Aug. 19]? Although I have not seen him in years, I think of him regularly and the great times we shared in the band [the Big Boys].
Fred Schultz
   [Editor's note: The Chronicle has received the following information from a friend of the Turner family: A memorial service is scheduled for Randy "Biscuit" Turner in his hometown of Gladewater, Texas. All who wish to attend in support of his mother Nellie Turner and his family are welcome. An Austin celebration of Randy's life is being planned for September. Details will be published when finalized. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all his friends for their support. Arrangements are made through: Croley Funeral Home, 401 N. Center St., Gladewater, TX 75647, 903/845-2155. The service will be held: Saturday, Aug. 27, 7pm, Grace Baptist Church, 212 E. George Richey Rd. (FM 2275), Gladewater, TX 75647.]
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