He was born on February 25, 1942 in Amherst County, son of the late Wilbur and Myrtle Turner.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Anne Turner and Nell A. Turner as well as one brother, Samuel J. Turner.
Wilbur was a retired driver for Hutter Corporation.
Survivors include four children, Belinda T. Johns (Jason), Timothy M. Turner, Amy L. Turner, and Gregory A. Turner (Matthew Lusk); three grandchildren, Christopher S. Mays, Jr., Brandon S. Turner, and Cheyenne N. Johns; one brother, William N. Turner (Janice). He is also survived by one great grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Turner Family Cemetery in Naola.