Calvin Houston Turner

On Wednesday, January 25th 1956, the world got a little sweeter when Calvin was born to Houston Lee Turner and Mary Lee Phillips Turner Weaver. When asked about their brother as a young man and what he was like growing up, Calvin’s siblings describe him as mischievous and inquisitive - sometimes getting himself into trouble (Not Calvin!). His brother says that Calvin was a protective big brother to his three younger sisters, exhibiting early signs of his caring and warm heart. Calvin graduated from Cartersville High School in 1974. A few years after graduating Calvin became a Daddy to his “little buddy” Kevin in May of 1977. He became Dad again in December of 1985 to his Jacob. In 1989 he met his “blue-eyed girlfriend”, Janice Williams, marrying her in August of 1989, welcoming a baby girl, Caitlin, years later in July of 1995.

Calvin was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He never met a stranger. He was always warm and inviting, making all that had the honor of coming into contact with him feel special and cherished by him. He was the best cuddler, the greatest hugger and had the most incredible belly laugh in the entire world.

Calvin Turner made everything a good time. He loved playing pranks on people, he was always down for a nerf war and loved having his house filled with teenagers.

Calvin was the greatest, most loving husband. He was the greatest example of fatherhood, even to kids that weren’t his. He was great at being many things to many people, but what he excelled at was being Aiden and Liam’s Grandad. Whether building forts, taking them to Six Flags or attending every game he could, no matter the sport, he was all in - 100%. He was theirs’ and they were his. And goodness, did he love his grandsons fiercely.

We should all count it a blessing to have been loved by him. The world will be forever changed by his absence.

Calvin is preceded in death by his parents and his step father, Pete Weaver, his grandparents - Reynolds & Alma Hillhouse Phillips, Grady & Fanny Turner, Sister - Sandra Turner Gunn, and nephews - Chip Turner & Zegan Mills. What a glorious reunion they must be having.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janice Williams Turner, his son - Kevin Houston Turner & Alicia Hoffman Turner, grandsons - Aiden and Liam. His son Jacob Turner, his daughter - Caitlin Turner Smith & Shelby Smith. Sister, Patricia & Boyd McBurnett, brother - Ronnie & Beth Turner, sister - Anderea & David Williams, and the “baby”, Shelia & Eddie Mills.

Nieces and nephews, Josh & Alison Martin, Stephanie & Mitch O’Neil, Meredith & Denny Koerner, Dave Williams, Matthew Evans, Hannah & Eric Mansfield, Asa & Taylor Williams, Tracey & Brian Ream.

Great nieces & nephews - Lane, Colton & Austin O’Neil, Denny & Wallace Koerner, Dathan Martin, Bella & Beau Williams, Memphis Evans, Parker Joy Mansfield and Kamden Williams.

His great uncle, Wayne Turner Sr.

Mother & Father in Law, Wallace (Bill) & Faye Williams, sister in law - LouCindy Calhoun, Sherry & Kevin Parker, brother in law - Wallace & Tammie Williams, sister in law - Amy Murray, Kay & Eric Craig.

Nieces and nephews - Leslie & Jamie Waters, Miranda & Devin Bowen, Gavvyn Calhoun, Brandon & Dillan Parker, Tallie & Wayne Martin, Caroline, Heather & Mary Grace Murray.

Great nephews - Wyatt Waters & Waylon Bowen.

Spiritual Children - Auden & Mike Saylor, Crystal & Ryan Greenfield, Lily & Laura Avery, Anna Wolff, Andrea Hopkins, Kristopher Dittrich, Tricia & Terry Jordan, Shaquilla Robinson and many many more.

Celebration of life will be at 6 PM on Saturday August 27th at the Church at Liberty Square. The family will receive friends from 3-5 PM. Come casual, Calvin wasn’t a formal dress kind of guy. But, we do ask if you have a bright/crazy shirt or shoes to please wear them in honor of Calvin.

In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, friend or walk in the woods for a moment, an hour or a day.

The family request that if anyone is not feeling well to please refrain from attending in person. The Live stream link is listed below.

The live stream link for Calvin Houston Turner's Memorial Service https://vimeo.com/event/2378194

Time waits for no one.

“To love another person is to see the face of God”