Huseyin "Turk" Saka, 78, of Milam, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.

Mr. Saka was born is Cesme, Turkey on December 27, 1944 to Ali Saka and Saime Yavuz.  As a young man, he immigrated to the United States to pursue dreams of better opportunity and adventure.  Turk accomplished his dream by taking a chance, leaving his home country, his natural family and moving thousands of miles across an ocean in hope for a better life.  Through hard work, endurance and determination, he did just that.   He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and worked as an electrical engineer in petroleum refineries and water purification for many years, eventually opening up his own business, Turkel Design, a well respected and successful business venture.

A longtime resident of Rochester, New York, he moved to Texas in 1975.  He loved working on his property, fishing and sailing.  He also enjoyed competition trap and skeet shooting.

Turk is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Saka of Milam; son, Steven Saka and wife, Cindy, of Dunbarton, New Hampshire; daughter, Treena Saka of San Augustine, TX; stepsons, Douglas Johnson and wife, Wendy, of Tualatin, OR, Kevin Johnson of Mesa, AZ, Brandon Johnson and wife, Summer, of Flagstaff, AZ; sister, Leman Agirdas and husband, Mustafa Cengiz Agirdas, of Turkey; numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy Saka; son, Brian Saka; and  brother, Orhan Saka.

Turk's ambitious spirit of determination not only gained him his dreams but the gift of family.  He will forever be respected and missed.

Memorial services will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Starr Funeral Home Chapel,  510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Visitation will begin one hour prior to service.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be made at starrfuneralhome.com.