James Howard "Jim" Turner

1942 - 2020

James Howard "Jim" Turner obituary, 1942-2020, Baton Rouge, LA

James Turner Obituary

James "Jim" Howard Turner, 78 years old, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, was called to his Heavenly Father on October 17, 2020. He was born on April 14, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and remained a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School (1960) and LSU (1966) where he excelled on the football field. In 1963, he married his love, Sandra McGehee, and they had two daughters, Terrie and Tracie. While at LSU, he discovered his passion for horses and rodeos which he enjoyed his entire life. He retired from Exxon Refinery in 1999 with 27 years of service. Jim was a godly man who loved and trusted God throughout his life. He loved to give to missions and to study God's Word. He left many scriptures and study notes for his family to cherish. Jim served others humbly, generously, and graciously, and always believed the best of people. He left his imprint on all of our hearts. He started a wonderful legacy to be passed on with all his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Jim is survived by daughters, Terrie Turner Hodges and husband Johnny and Tracie Turner Melville and husband Dennis; four grandchildren: Mary Catherine Hodges, Austin "Lane" Butters and wife Sadie, Breanna Irene Butters, and John Mark Hodges; two great-grandchildren: Aiden Ryan Butters and Selina Rian Butters; sister, Jerry Turner Beddingfield; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra McGehee Turner, his parents Howard Lee "H.L." and Essie Louise Davis Turner (Pearce), and grandson, Ryan James Butters. Pallbearers: Lane Butters, John Mark Hodges, Scott Beddingfield, John McGehee, Kyle McGehee, and Ken Harper. Honorary Pallbearers: Aiden Butters, Todd Beddingfield, Michael Stewart, Steve Stewart, and Mark Williams. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation at Victory Harvest Church, 3953 N. Flannery Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday, October 22, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The visitation will continue at Victory Harvest Church on Friday October 23, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service, led by nephews John David Stewart and Geary Williams, begins at 1:00 p.m. The graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for missions ministry can be made to Victory Harvest Church, https://victoryharvest.com/.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2020.
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Jim was a great man who I was fortunate to get to know and spend time with, I have the utmost respect of him and will suerely miss him!!

Marvin Miller

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October 24, 2020

My prayers and sympathy to Tracy and Terri and their families. I was a school friend of Tracy's, I have very fond memories of my time spent with their family. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He was always kind and had a smile to share.

Lee Ann (Coarsey) Matherne

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October 23, 2020

Meet Jim when i was playing Football at Istrouma High School,he was always a great guy ,my heart goes out to the family.

Charles rush

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October 23, 2020

With my deepest sympathy: To the Turner family,
I worked with Mr.Turner at the Baton Rouge Zoo. He was a very kind person full of love with everyone and he was a very dedicated co-worker. He will be missed truly.

Phil B. Scott

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October 22, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all in this time and always.

Sarah Marshall

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October 21, 2020

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3953 N. Flannery Rd., Baton Rouge, LA

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