Rev. Benny Franklin Turner

Rev. Benny Franklin Turner, age 53, of New Tazewell, TN, assistant pastor of On Wings as Eagles Non-Denominational Church. Entered into his eternal rest with Jesus on December 27, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

He was born and raised in Harlan, KY. He owned his body shop for many years, he worked for Loyall Fire Department, and in his remaining working years he worked for R&D Trucking in Cumberland, KY. where they nicknamed him 'Blazin Ben'.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents- Finley and Nora Turner, grandparents- Chester Turner and Anna Mae Disney, Roy and Thelma Lamb, father- Cecil Lamb, a second mom- Debra Kay Shelton Lamb, a special dad- Schultz Gray, brother- Donald Lamb, uncle- Louis Wayne Lamb.

He is survived by his mother Vivian Gail Gray. Brothers Thomas Roark, Tony and Tina Lamb, Tommy Lamb. A special brother Chris and Angelisa Hardin. A special uncle Don Noah whom he thought of as a second dad. A very special thank you to his caretakers- Thomas Roark and Chris Hardin. Sisters Kimberly and Chad Long, Sandy and Jerry Brock, Jessica Lamb and Ginger Lamb. As well as a large host of nieces and nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends Friday December 31st from 11 until 1 PM at Coffey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 1 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. A graveside service will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Officiating: Bishop Ken Thacker

Pallbearers: Chris Hardin, Chad Long, Brandon Bailey, Tony Lamb, Tommy Lamb, Thomas Ott, Cecil Witt, and Steve Schweitzer.

Honorary Pallbearers: Don Noah, Thomas Roark and Jerry Brock.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.coffeyfh.com for the Turner family.