Billy R. Turner, age 58, of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, June 25, 2017 after battling throat cancer for over a year. He was a member of Vestal Baptist Church. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Penny Turner; mother Berneda Flick; father Everett Turner; mamaw and papaw Turner; special cousin Trent Russell; and great-nephew PFC Patrick Fitzgibbon. Billy is survived by children Lori and Michael Dockery; grandchildren Cora and Laila Dockery; six brothers, three sisters, two special nieces, Trish Fitzgibbon and Baveda Reno; and several other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery at 12:00 PM on Thursday, June 29, 2017 for the graveside service, Rev. Buster Gibson and Rev. Damon Gibson officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
