Richard Turner

Our Beloved Richard Turner “Paw Paw”, age 88 went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Friday, June 4th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Kay “Granny” Turner; parents, Clinton and Sylvia Turner; and a brother, Sonny Turner. Richard was a charter member of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church in Palmerdale.

He served his country with pride in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Valley Forge. Paw Paw will always be remembered for his timely jokes and stories, and by the way he could cheer anyone up with one of his favorite gospel songs. He brightened any room by his presence and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his son, Richard Turner (Camille); two daughters, Ramona Wolfe (James) and Regina Lawler (Neil); brothers, James Turner (Widdy) and Jerry Turner (Ann); his sisters, Ann Justo, Sue Lumpkin (Ed), and Peggy West.

Paw Paw loved his 11 grand kids, 14 great grand kids; and numerous nieces, nephews as well as his extended family, Norman McClure (Polly).

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church (5188 Terry Heights Road, Pinson, AL 35126) in Palmerdale with visitation beginning at 12:30 and service time at 2:30pm. Burial will follow in Dewey Heights Baptist Cemetery in Pinson, AL.