Jefferson W.L. Turner Obituary
We announce the death of Jefferson W. L. Turner in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on June 23, 2026, at the age of 81. Jefferson will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jefferson W. L. Turner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, W. L. Jefferson and Hattie Mae Turner; his siblings, James Turner, Fred Lymon and Earnestine Lymon; his granddaughter Joynece Watson; and his great grandchild Dimitri Watson, Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Johnnie Turner of Fort Wayne, IN; his children, Londa Watson of Fort Wayne, IN, Carl Williams (Shanita) of Fort Wayne, IN, Carla Steward of Muskegon Heights, MI and Tamella Williams of Muskegon Heights, MI; his siblings, Ola Mae Pernell (Porter) and Eddie Turner (Rose); his aunt Mary Hornaday of Fort Wayne, IN; and his son Foster Park. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
