Gordon Bryson Turner, 74, of Central, husband of Pennie Pulver Turner, died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his home. Mr. Turner was born in Spartanburg County, a son of the late William Marvin and Comilla Mae Smith Turner. He was retired from The School District of Pickens County Operations and was a member of Alive Wesleyan Church. Mr. Turner earned a Master’s Degree from Clemson University and he was a United States Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Pennie P. Turner of the home, a daughter, Amy Hardin (James) of Cleveland, SC and a son, Gordon Bryson Turner (Lorie) of Pickens, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Verlin Blackwell of Duncan, SC and brothers, Joe Turner of Lyman, SC and Charles Turner of Greenville, SC. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Alive Wesleyan Church. Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680 or to Alzheimer’s Association for Research at www.alzra.org\donate\ The family is at the home. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC
