Jimmy Turner Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Jimmy Turner

MR. JIMMY TURNER – Age 70 of Calhoun, Georgia departed this earthly life in the warmth of his home with his wife and family on Tuesday evening December 17, 2024, and transitioned into the presence of God.

Jimmy was born on August 15, 1954, he was the youngest of fifteen children born to Sam and Lucy Mae Washington Turner. Educated in the Stephens School System and affiliated with Kingdom Church International under the leadership of Apostle Rondie & First Lady Jennifer Goode.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sam & Lucy Mae Washington Turner, daughter Miss Shea Chandler, siblings Mrs. Edna Mae Rodgers, Mrs. Ann D. Boatwright, Mrs. Willie B. Smith, Mrs. Sylvia Curtis, Miss Christine & Bobbie Sue Turner, Misters James, Willie C., Eugene, Paul, and Troy Turner.

Jimmy enjoyed family phone conversations and family visits. He was a carpet installer for over 30 years, who loved improvements. He was passionate about working for Prater Ford not only for the work he did at the dealership but the relationships that he built with the Prater Ford Family.

Left to cherish his memories are his devoted wife of twenty-eight years, Teacher Jessie Turner; daughters Erika Bridges, Tina (Anthony) Gracie and Tia Turner, sons, William Cannon and Tarell Turner; sisters, Wylene Turner, Margaret Martin, and Betty Samples; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Pauline Turner, and Mrs. Sylvia (Ron) Pritchett; ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; special friends, and his church family.

Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Kingdom Church International, 5415 Calhoun Road, N. E., Adairsville, Georgia 30103 with Apostle Rondie Goode as Eulogist. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 5:00 P. M. – 7:00 P. M. Interment, Haven of Rest Memorial Park, Calhoun, Georgia. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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I thought the world of Jimmy Turner. I had not seen him in a while. I will always remember that Smile.Prayers for the family. Eddie Brannon - Calhoun

To our family we luv you he will be miss from the turners in woodland ga.

To the Turner family may GOD be with you all doing this time of bereavement, keep looking to Jesus Stanford and Vanessa Sellers Sr.

Prayers for comfort for Jimmy's family. I worked with Jimmy at Prater Ford and he was always smiling. 🙏🙏

So sorry for your loss Jimmy was a good friend and he will definitely be missed

My condolences to his wife and the Turner family ,such good people may God be with you all in your time of sorrow. Vanessa Taylor-Perry

The man with the big personality. He was a "Dapper" y'all he could dress. This wasn't easy everytime I think Jimmy I think Jessie. Then it hit me(An epiphany) they were "ONE". To his loving wife and the Turner family cherish your memories and the combination of qualities that made him who he was. GOD BLESS YOU you have my sincere condolences praying for you. Kitty

Rest in peace Bro. I enjoyed the times we shared together working son different projects. All the laughs and joking as men. The respect we had for one another. I still remember some of the life pointers you share with. Farewell my bro. See you on the other side.