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Jim Turner

June 19, 1931 — July 17, 2016

Mr. James Allen “Jim” Turner, age 85, of Austell passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Thursday, July 21, 2016 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Chaplain Sherman Bruce officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Harmony Memorial Park in Mableton at 4pm.
Born in Decatur, GA, Mr. Turner lived most of his life in Mableton and Austell. He worked as a brick mason, and operated T & T Contractors for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 160 in Smyrna, the VFW Post 10799, the Mableton Moose Club and the Optimist Club. Mr. Turner was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Turner, 2 sons, Thomas Lewis Turner and Curtis Schuler, and his parents, Thomas Collie Turner and Ethel Mae Clay Turner.
Survivors:
Daughter: Virginia (Michael) Vitro, Jefferson, GA
4 Siblings: Lois Jenkins, Jonesboro, GA
Ray Turner, Conyers, GA
Ralph Turner, LaGrange, GA
John Turner, Lithia Springs, GA
2 Grandchildren: Carl Allen Vogel and wife Dana Vogel, and Brandy Turner
4 Great Grandchildren: Christian Finger, Faith Murphy, James Vogel and Devin Vogel
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association @ www.mda.org . The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 20th from 5pm until 8pm at the funeral home.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

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Thursday, July 21, 2016

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2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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