George P Turner Jr, 91 of Townsend GA passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 in Savannah Georgia. He was born May 16, 1932 to George Paul Turner and Hattie (Bunkley) Turner in Brunswick GA. He is survived by his sister June Turner of Brunswick GA., his children Robert Earl Turner (Christine) of Nahunta GA., Linda Powell (George) of Metter GA., and Lisa Marie Stephens (Richard) of Townsend GA., and he grieved the loss of his son Greg Turner of Waynesdale GA. He was a beloved uncle as well as grandfather and great grandfather.
As a young man he served honorably in the United States Navy as a welder and flame cutter. His military service included the Korean Conflict (1952) as well as the Suez Canal Crisis (1956) serving aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts DD823. George was a member of the Darien Church of God. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.