Obituary for Jerry Lee "J.T." Turner
Jerry Lee Turner “JT”, 26, of Matthews, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019.
JT is remembered as a man with a heart of gold. He had a beaming personality that would brighten up a room and he knew just what to say to put a smile on anyone’s face when they needed it the most. He wore his heart on his sleeve and wasn’t afraid to show his love for family. His compassion shined through in his ability to always see the best in everyone he knew.
JT is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Earsel Lytton and William Edward Duncan;
Left behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Robert & Rene Duncan, and Dennis Turner; daughter Margo; Brother, Travis Turner; Sister & Brother in law, Leigh & Rami Danil; Sister & Brother-in-law, Vanessa & James Hooks; Sister, Terra Turner. Grandparents, Jerry & Judy “Nana” Bush, Peggy “Grammy” Watkins, and Eunice Lytton; Aunts, Denise Duncan, and Sherry Fuller; Uncles, Jed Duncan, and Buddy Lytton. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as extended family members.
A celebration of JT’s life will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral home and Crematory 305 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153. Rev. Charles Dehart will be officiating.
JT is remembered as a man with a heart of gold. He had a beaming personality that would brighten up a room and he knew just what to say to put a smile on anyone’s face when they needed it the most. He wore his heart on his sleeve and wasn’t afraid to show his love for family. His compassion shined through in his ability to always see the best in everyone he knew.
JT is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Earsel Lytton and William Edward Duncan;
Left behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Robert & Rene Duncan, and Dennis Turner; daughter Margo; Brother, Travis Turner; Sister & Brother in law, Leigh & Rami Danil; Sister & Brother-in-law, Vanessa & James Hooks; Sister, Terra Turner. Grandparents, Jerry & Judy “Nana” Bush, Peggy “Grammy” Watkins, and Eunice Lytton; Aunts, Denise Duncan, and Sherry Fuller; Uncles, Jed Duncan, and Buddy Lytton. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as extended family members.
A celebration of JT’s life will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral home and Crematory 305 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153. Rev. Charles Dehart will be officiating.