G. Turner Obituary George Wilbur "G.W." Turner, Jr. July 21, 1935 － January 27, 2015 Franklin － George Wilbur "G. W. " Turner, Jr., 79, passed away January 27, 2015 at his home. Mr. Turner was born in Isle of Wight County, a son of the late George Wilbur and Emily Nelms Turner. He was also predeceased by a sister, Catherine Lilley. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church and retired mill foreman for Birdsong Peanut Company. He enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Jessie Griffin Turner; one daughter, Susan Joyner of Courtland; one son, George W. Turner, III and his wife, Judy, of Wakefield; three grandchildren, Calli Joyner and Nathan and Anna Belle Turner; three nieces and his faithful companion, Buddy. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Franklin Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Congregational Christian Church Women‚Äôs Fellowship, American Cancer Society, or the Hunterdale Fire and Rescue Squad. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2931838 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/g-turner-obituary?id=22447349 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/G.W-Turner/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: George Wilbur "G.W." Turner, Jr. passed away on 27 January 2015 at the age of 79. He was born in Isle of Wight County and worked as a mill foreman for Birdsong Peanut Company. Turner is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jessie Griffin Turner, their two children, and three grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A memorial service for George Wilbur "G.W." Turner, Jr. was held on 31 January 2015 at the Franklin Congregational Christian Church. Memorial donations were suggested to the church's Women's Fellowship, the American Cancer Society, or the Hunterdale Fire and Rescue Squad. ## The Edited Obituary George Wilbur "G.W." Turner, Jr., 79 years old, passed away 27 January 2015 at his home. Mr. Turner was born in Isle of Wight County, a son of the late George Wilbur and Emily Nelms Turner. He was also predeceased by a sister, Catherine Lilley. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church and retired mill foreman for Birdsong Peanut Company. He enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Jessie Griffin Turner; one daughter, Susan Joyner of Courtland; one son, George W. Turner, III and his wife, Judy, of Wakefield; three grandchildren, Calli Joyner and Nathan and Anna Belle Turner; three nieces and his faithful companion, Buddy. A memorial service was held at 2 PM Saturday, 31 January 2015, at the Franklin Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Congregational Christian Church Women's Fellowship, American Cancer Society, or the Hunterdale Fire and Rescue Squad. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | George Wilbur G.W. Turner, Jr. | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 79 years | | Birth | 21 July 1935; Isle of Wight County | | Death | 27 January 2015; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------| | George Wilbur G.W. Turner, Jr. | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Jessie Griffin Turner | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Susan Joyner | Child | Courtland, Virginia | | George W. Turner, III | Child | Wakefield, Virginia | | Calli Joyner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Nathan Turner | Grandchild | Unknown | | AnnaBelle Turner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Buddy | Companion | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. George Wilbur "G.W." Turner, Jr. was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 2. He worked as a retired mill foreman for Birdsong Peanut Company. 3. Mr. Turner enjoyed fishing and camping with family and friends.