John Edward Turner's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

John Edward Turner

April 16, 1940 - January 9, 2025 (84 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

John Edward Turner's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
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John Edward Turner

April 16, 1940 - January 9, 2025 (84 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

John Edward Turner Obituary

The world bids farewell to John Edward Turner of Knoxville, Tennessee, departing on January 9, 2025 at the age of 84. John Edward leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Edward Turner to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thelma Turner and Charles "Topaz" Turner; and his siblings, Jim Turner, Louis Swaggerty, Ray Turner, Bobbie Kidd, Mary Lane, Linda Neff, Don Turner, Paul Turner and Jack Turner.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Dukes Turner; his daughters, Kimberly Shipley (Patrick) and Kristi Turner; and his grandchildren, Kelsie Shipley, Kaylin McGee, Kevin Walker and Kaleb Walker.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fountain City Chapel (2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918). A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Sacred Ground Hospice House (1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37918) in John's memory.



Mon

Jan 20

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fountain City Chapel
2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Mon

Jan 20

Funeral service

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fountain City Chapel
2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Tue

Jan 21

Funeral service

10:00 AM

East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920

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