Leland Turner Sr.

Leland G. Turner Sr. SUFFOLK - Leland Garris Turner Sr., 86, of Suffolk, passed away July 29, 2009. A native of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William E. Turner and Elizabeth Garris Turner. He was also predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Annie G. Holland Turner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. Leland retired as owner and operator of Turner Electrical and Mechanical Contractors. He was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church for more than 50 years, a member of the Laymen's Sunday school class and served as a Deacon. He was a member of the Eastover Ruritans and the Suffolk Golf Association. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Dianna T. Carroll (Ben) of Wakefield, Annette T. Yost (Billy) of Suffolk, and Sharon T. Stone (Joe) of Suffolk; a son and daughter- in-law, Leland Garris Turner Jr. (Nancy) of Suffolk; grandchildren, Rossie Carroll (Amy), Shannon T. Saunders (Richard), Daphne T. Russell (G.W.), Jon Stone, Jason Yost, Jonathan Yost (Amy), and Drew Yost; great-grandchildren, Abbie Carroll, Collin Carroll, Brayden Russell, Tanner Yost and Colton Yost; and one brother, Roland C. Turner. A funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. in Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, officiated by the Rev. Tommy Reynolds. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. for visitation and other times at 1236 River Road. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Suffolk Golf Course ladies, Pam and Julie. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.