Roy J. Turner Politician

Roy Joseph Turner (November 6, 1894 – June 11, 1973) was an American businessman and governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Born in 1894, in Oklahoma Territory, he served in World War I, became a prominent businessman and eventually became the 13th governor of Oklahoma.As governor, Turner helped establish the state turnpike system and college board of regents and oversaw the end of segregation in Oklahoma's higher education system. He is buried in Oklahoma City.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 06, 1894
Birth place	Oklahoma , Lincoln County Oklahoma
Religion	Methodism
Date of death	June 11, 1973
Place of death	Oklahoma , Oklahoma City