Right Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner graduated from Linn Co. R-1 High School in 1970. He continued his education receiving an Associate of Arts degree from Hannibal LaGrange College in 1972, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1974, and a Masters in Secondary Education in 1976 from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Right Worshipful Brother Turner was initiated into Jackson Lodge #82 in Linneus , Missouri on December 12, 1977 where he has served as Master and Secretary. His past areas of service have been as District Deputy Grand Master 1985-1986 and a member of the Missouri Home Board where he served as finance chair. He currently holds membership in the National Sojourners, Kansas city #63; Heroes of '76 Old Glory Coup, Kansas City #63; Liberty Chapter #3, York Rite; Council R.&S.M. 350, Liberty; Scottish Rite 320, Kansas City (Southern Jurisdiction); Ararat Shrine, Kansas City; and Royal Order of Scotland;Allied Masonic Degrees;Charlemagne Council No. 97 Knight Masons; Red Cross of Constantine.

His service to the community has included the Grand River YMCA Board of Governors, treasurer and elder Brookfield First Christian Church, board member of Pershing Memorial Hospital , Chairman of the City of Brookfield Board of Adjustment, and past President of the Brookfield Rotary Club.

Right Worshipful Brother Gail Turner and his wife Tine have two daughters, Katelin and Abigail.