Mr. Terrell M. “Terry” Turner, 69, of Fort White passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2014. Mr. Turner was born in Saint Petersburg, FL to the late Elizabeth and Howard Turner, but had lived in the Fort White area for over 40 years. While in school Mr. Turner was a member of the varsity football team at Saint Petersburg High School. Mr. Turner was a 40 year member of the Mikesville Presbyterian Church, and served as a Church Elder and Church Treasurer during that time. Mr. Turner will always be remembered as an avid Gator Fan.
Mr. Turner is survived by his wife of 51 years Diane Turner, his daughters Betty “B.J.” Hobbs (Bob) of Jacksonville, FL, Wendy Swafford (Dan) of Cary, NC, Amy Bonds (Mike) of Sanford, NC, and Holly Moses (Brian) of Gainesville, FL, his sisters Linda Johnston of Santa Rosa Beach, FL and Kathie Jarrell of Alachua, FL, an aunt Betty Turner Kilgore of Gainesville, FL, and his grandchildren Andrew Holton, Alex Holton, Emily Swafford, Elizabeth Swafford, Jenna Bonds, and Turner Moses.
Graveside funeral services will be held for Mr. Turner 11:00 AM Thursday, July 17, 2014 in the Mikesville Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Reverend Rhonda Link-Cummings officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Mikesville Presbyterian Church, 384 SE Clubhouse Lane, Lake City, FL 32024. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans-Carter Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St, High Springs, FL 32643 (386)454-2444.
Diane,
Lamar and I are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help you please call on us. God Bless you and your family. Lamar and Connie
Diane, BJ, Wendy, Amy, and Holly,
Even though words may seem meaningless at a time like this, I want you to know how deeply sorry and saddened Jake and I am to hear about Terry. We are never prepared to lose someone, especially when it happens suddenly. If I could do something to make it easier, I would. Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!!! Susan and Jake
My deepest sympathy goes out the the family. I did not know Mr. Turner but know his sister, Kathie, and based on my friendship with her he must have been an amazing individual. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Diane and girls I am so sorry to here of Terry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and in the days to come. Love Lenora Steadman
I will love and miss you always.
Amy I so sorry for your families loss. Please know I’m praying for your family.
As A Community Volunteer I heard of the loss of “Mr Terry Turner”… May you find Comfort in the God of all Comfort during this difficult times (2Corinthians 1:3.4),,, Mr Terry was loved by many and will missed ..The Almighty God Promises a time when we will able to spend times with our loved ones and not have to worry about Death, because “the last enemy will be brought to nothing,,(1 Corinthians 15:26)….I have enclosed slink to a free ,bible -based tract that discuss this in further details Can the Dead Really Live Again? http://www.jw.org/finder?locale=en&docid=1102013500&perfer=lang Please contact me for more info…
Dad, I can’t believe that it has been six years since we have talked. I think of you so often. I miss you.
BJ
Dad, I can’t believe that it has been six years since we have talked. I think of you so often.
I love you, BJ