Russell Charles Turner - March 5, 1951 - September 9, 2015

[Funeral Director]

Mr. Russell Charles Turner, age 64, of Powder Springs passed away on September 9, 2015 at his residence.

 

Russell was born on March 5, 1951 in Tokyo, Japan to loving parents, the late Mr. Amon Turner and Mrs. Geneva Roy. Russell was semi retired at the time of his death and was of the Methodist faith. In his spare time he enjoyed drumming and was an avid Atlanta Falcons football fan.

 

Russell is survived by Rose Turner; 3 children, Shannon (Kyle) Messer of Clarkston, GA, Emma Turner and Maxwell Turner both of Dallas; 2 grandchildren, Liam Messer and Avery Messer of Clarkston; and 1 brother, Mr. John (Pat) Turner of Americus. Several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.

 

A memorial service for Russell will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 3:30 PM in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2- 3:30 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2015.

 

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to a scholarship fund established for Russell’s children, Emma and Maxwell Turner.

 

Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Russell Charles Turner.