Leroy Turner, 89 of Ocoee, Florida went home to be with his Lord on March 12, 2019. He was born on August 1, 1929 in Dothan, Alabama. A longtime Ocoee resident, Leroy retired from the City of Ocoee as the Chief of Police for 29 years and served proudly in the United States Army. He was a faithful member of West Orange Baptist Church and he enjoyed putting on his hat, going out and spreading the Gospel. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, NASCAR and watching Gunsmoke. He served as the Sunday School Director for the church, was a member of the 101 Men’s Club, Ocoee Lions Club and enjoyed coffee with his friends at the Ocoee Diner.
Leroy was preceded in death by his sons, Darrel and Michael Turner; his brother, Earl Turner, his sister, Jane Fowler and his granddaughter, Abby Englade. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Shirley; his children: Charlie (Deborah) Turner, Mary (David) Edwards, Jeff (Susan) Walker and Stacy (Jeff) Edmiston; his brother, Collie (Effie Jo) Turner; his nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services will be held at West Orange Baptist Church, 200 S. Tubb St. Oakland, FL. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with funeral service to follow at 12:00 PM. Entombment will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, FL.
