Bruce Wayne Turner, passed away Thursday September 14th 2017 of natural causes. Born on May 8, 1948, in Somerville, New Jersey to Orie and Charlotte Turner, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janice Watson Turner, her two children Daniel E. McIntyre, Jr. and Pamela McIntyre, and Brenna Mason, Lisa Vaughn from his previous marriage. Two siblings Char Turner Middleton and Rick Turner and three brothers preceded in death, Orie B. Turner, Fred Turner and Carl Turner. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, uncles, cousins and many friends.
As a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, he served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1972. Bruce was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in his taxidermy shop.
Services will take place on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017. Family and friends are welcome at Carter Funeral home between 11am and 12:30pm with a graveside service commencing at 1pm at Barrow Memorial Gardens, both in Winder, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bruce's name to either of the following charities:
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
http://nchv.org/index.php/getinvolved/getinvolved/donate/
Wounded Warrior Project
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7672&ovr_acv_id=2698&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS17033&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Non_Brand_Charity&utm_term=veteran%20charity&utm_content=Non_Brand_Charity_Veterans_PH
St. Jude's
https://www.stjude.org/
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