Jerry Clark Turner

September 5, 2014

Jerry Clark Turner, 73, died Friday, September 5, 2014 at his residence.

He was born in Virginia to Howard Bascomb and Laura Elizabeth “Bagie” Turner. He was a graduate of Shannon High School. He was a carpenter and a welder. He enjoyed deer hunting, fox hunting, fishing and playing the guitar, especially at church. He also enjoyed listening to bluegrass music. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Shannon.

Services were Sunday, September 7, at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay with Bro. Jeff Lentz and Bro. John Nelson officiating. Burial was in Bounds Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Lillian Turner, of Tremont; his brother, Randy Turner, of New York; sister-in-law, Lynda Turner, of Tupelo; nieces and nephews, Mickey Kennedy and wife, Susan, Scotty Kennedy, Brad Kennedy, Suzanne White and husband, Rex, Marianna Jordan and husband, Bill, Kaycie Turner and Dax Turner; many more nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Buster Boyd Turner; and sister, Gwendolyn Kennedy.

Pallbearers were Sammy Hale, Phil Cain, Joe Gillentine, Danny McCreless, Danny Pearson and Gayre Pounders.

Visitation was Saturday, September 6, and until service time Sunday at Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to HIS Hands and Feet ministry at FirstBaptistChurchRedBay, ProvidenceBaptistChurch or charity of your choice.