John was a person of great integrity and still is. His love of Jesus is unquestioned.
His wife has the same qualities and the grown children are honorable.
They love the Lord!

To the Turrittin family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. John and I worked together at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. I enjoyed our friendship. I am sorry thar I missed his service yesterday.
Sonny Peery

Cornelia, John was such special person.  Of course, you know that better than anyone.  I am thankful that I had the privilege to know John, and to serve by his side many times in Kingdom work on the Peninsula.  He was such a faithful servant filled with knowledge and experience that helped so many churches.  He was certainly a gift to those of us who knew and worked with him.
I will be remembering you and the family as you go through this time of grief that comes with the loss of one we love so deeply.  
Sincerely,
Eddie Heath

I extend my deepest sympathy to the family of John. May God surround and support each one of you with His compassion, comfort, loving-kindness, strength, and peace.

My father was a sweet, kind, funny, and amazing father. Throughout my life my father stood by my side as the best father and friend I could ever ask for. He loved Jesus and ensured to share the Joy of his faith with everyone he met. His smile and personality were infectious. This world is missing a bright soul but heaven has gained a faithful servant of God. Thank you everyone for your kindness and support during this difficult time. To my wonderful dad I love you very much and I know you are looking out for mom, Matthew, and me from above. With all the love from my heart. Your daughter Kathryn 💕💕💕

I remember John fondly as a dedicated husband and a faithful follower of Christ! My deepest condolences to his sweet wife and family! 

RJ and Monica Zupancich

I first met John when I was about 26 years old and he was the Minister of Education at Ivy Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton Virginia. This would have been in the mid to late 80's. He invited me to lunch, and it was there that our friendship started, and would last for about 40 years. I'll never forget the really rainy afternoon where we tried (very poorly!) to move a heavy piano out of his house and into a trailer. We had little help from a "professional" mover who had showed up a little drunk! Ahh John...I'm gonna remind you of that when I see you again in Heaven. We'll laugh then, though we weren't laughing on that rainy afternoon! Thank you for your friendship John. I'm now a 61 year old minister myself. I love you!      Rev. David Parker, Hampton, VA.

Praying for Aunt Cornelia, Matthew, Kathryn, and his siblings in this great loss. Uncle Johnny was kind, fun, joyful, and a man of great faith which he expressed so well in the things he wrote! He will be greatly missed!

I never had the privilege of meeting your father, but through the stories shared by those who loved him, it is clear that he was a very special man. His life touched many people, and his legacy will live on in the memories, values, and love he leaves behind.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the countless memories you shared and strength in the love of family and friends surrounding you. Rest peacefully.

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John Franklin Turrittin

May 31, 1945 – June 3, 2026

Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

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