John M. Turner

TURNER, JOHN M., 87, - of Ocean City, passed away, Monday, August 11, 2008 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point. Born in Doylestown, PA he had lived in Margate, before moving to Ocean City 46 years ago. He was graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1939, received his degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and had attended M.I.T. and Columbia for radar courses. Mr. Turner was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the Plaice Submarine in the Pacific Theater before his honorable discharge in 1946. He received the Bronze Star for bravery during an attack. He worked for Atlantic City Electric as an Engineer and Superintendent of the B.L. England generating station in Beesley's Point, for 30 years before his retirement 29 years ago. After his retirement he and his wife Dorothy owned and operated the Antique Furniture Corner in South Seaville. Mr. Turner was a lifeguard for the Margate beach patrol during the 1940's, was a member of the Antique Collectors Club, St. Peter's United Methodist Church, Ocean City, was Past President of the B.L England Golf Course and a member of the Plaice Submarine Alumni which met every year. He is survived by his wife: Dorothy E. (nee Cardin) of Ocean City, three children: Constance Turner of Binghamton, NY, Carole Milks Turner of Brodhead, WI and Dr. John Mason Turner, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA and three grandchildren: Joia, Anna and Chapman. He was predeceased by a sister: Mary Dodd. A Service of Memory and Love will be offered Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 8th Street at Central Avenue, Ocean City, where friends may call from half past 10 o'clock until time of service. Burial will be private and at the convenience of his family. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions of the Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226. To e-mail condolences visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com