Harold C. Turner, 79, a resident of Roanoke, AL passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at his residence. Harold was born in Danville, VA on February 14, 1939 and was his parents’ Valentine’s baby. He married Peggy Campbell of McKenzie, AL on September 2nd 1961. He worked for the CSX Railroad as a conductor and engineer for over 30 years. Harold enjoyed stock car racing and spent many years building and driving his own race cars at local tracks. He was also an avid private pilot and owned and maintained his own airplanes. A Celebration of Life Service will be 12 noon Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 from the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Williams and Chip Woodlee officiating. Burial will follow in Sweet Home Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, AL directing arrangements. Survivors include: Wife: Peggy C. Turner, Roanoke, AL; Daughter: Tina T. (Barry) Leath, Roanoke, AL; Son: Michael (Beth) Turner, Harvest, AL; Sisters: Joyce (Weldon) Pepper and Emogene (Gary) Hooper, both of Piedmont, SC, and Esther (Richard) Woodlee, Midlothian, VA; Grandchildren: Clay Turner, Anna Turner, and Stephanie (Edgar) Marcano; Great Grandchild: Barrett Marcano; and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents BF and Bertha Turner of Piedmont, SC. The family would like to thank Harold's caregiver, Herbert Kimble for the all the attention given while in his care. Pallbearers will be Clay Turner, Cory Campbell, Rusty Hughes, Robert Morriss, Austin Morriss, and Greg McKee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassus Hospice, 4455 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 36274 or Sweet Home Baptist Church, P.O. Box 205, McKenzie, AL 36456. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., immediately followed by the Celebration of Life Service. Online condolences can be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.
