Maiden – Billy Gene Turner, 85 of Maiden, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Conover Nursing & Rehabilitation in Conover.
Born on June 13, 1935 in Hamilton County, TN, Billy was the son of the late James T. and Buena Margarite Melton Turner. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. He was also a member of Mays Chapel United Methodist Church in Maiden, NC. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved feline companion, Annie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his precious grandson, Justin Turner.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 64 years, Jimmie Turner of the home; 2 sons, Vincent Turner and wife Teresa of Cape Coral, FLA and Stuart Turner and wife Angela of Conover; 6 grandchildren, Erica Turner Hill, Devin Turner, Ryan Turner, Cory Birchfield, Logan Penley, and Allison Penley who was also his caregiver. There are also several great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:00 am with Reverend Dr. Jason Guyer officiating. Private service, immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catawba County Humane Society.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Turner family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
