55, of Belleair Bluffs, died on Monday, December 10, 2018. Born in Baltimore, MD, Colonel Turner attended St. Paul's High School (Baltimore) and the University of Charleston. Upon graduation he bravely served our country as a 30 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Turner received countless accommodations, and medals, for his outstanding, inspirational leadership and service. Jim is survived by his beloved children, Jimbo and Kaylee Turner. They were his world. He is also survived by his brother, Jon (Katie) Turner; sister, Jane Turner; his children's mother, Jennifer Turner; and nephews, Christopher, Ian and Matty Turner. A celebration of Colonel Turner's life will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 3:30pm at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL. In lieu of flowers, a "Go-Fund Me" page (Fund for the Children of Col Jim Turner) has been set-up to assist his surviving children with their continued educational expenses.
