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IN LOVING MEMORY OF William Jack Turner, Sr.
William Jack
Turner, Sr.
Feb 19, 1928 — Oct 5, 2018
William Jack Turner, Sr.'s Obituary
On October 5, 2018 William Jack Turner, affectionately known as "Captain Jack", transitioned from this old world to heaven. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. He was born on February 19, 1928 to the late Arthur Turner and Racheal Turner Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hazewood Turner and Jimmy Turner; a step-sister, Arlene Robinson.
After finishing High School, Jack studied at the seminary in Lynchburg. He then served in the United States Navy. After that he went on to teach at Susie G. Gibson High School in Bedford County.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Jacqueline (Calvin) Simmons of Suffolk, VA, William Jack Turner, Jr., Pamela (Raymond) Wright of Columbia, MD, Carmela (Mahlon) English of Bedford, VA, Shelia Hale of Lynchburg, VA, Dematry (Patrick) Blake of Bedford, VA, William Jack Julius (Kim) Turner of Bedford, VA, and Warren Victor Turner of Salem, VA; twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one sister-in -law, Shirley Turner; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 2p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may view on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 1-8p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services for William Jack Turner, Sr.
Funeral
October
11
Thursday
Bedford Funeral Home Chapel
Starts at 2:00 pm
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