James Edward Turner

James Edward Turner, Jimbo, 63, died July 15, 2013 in Thornton, CO. A memorial service will be held at Olinger Highland Mortuary in Northglenn on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 2pm. Please join us for a reception following the service at Olinger Mortuary reception hall.
James was born July 18, 1949 to Bertha Mae Turner and Brady Lee Turner in Fontaine, Arkansas. James was the youngest child of four: 2 older brothers, Melvin and Ernie and one elder sister Barbara.
James spent part of his youth in Arkansas. From the age of six years he helped contribute to the family income by picking cotton. While living as a boy in Arkansas he developed his lifelong love of fishing. As a student he excelled in his studies and served as class president before moving to Texas at the age of 13. James graduated from Imperial High School in Big Sandy, Texas in 1967. During his high school years, he became a talented drummer and was an accomplished athlete. He continued to shine as a basketball player and played in the stage band and orchestra at Ambassador University, graduating with a degree in theology in 1971.
After graduation James married Diane Cornwell. The two were married for 37 years and had three children, Kim, Jackie and Michael.
As an adult, James served countless individuals as a Pastor for World Wide Church of God. He and his family lived in Texas, Louisiana, California, Arizona, Alaska, and Colorado during his time in the ministry.
James particularly fell in love with Alaska, the Last Frontier. He was very taken by the beauty of this great state. Some of his favorite Alaskan activities were snowmobiling, fishing, and hunting.
James touched the lives of countless individuals through his many years as a minister. In addition he was an accomplished author who helped numerous people in writing his book Grace in Dark Places. In recent years James enjoyed serving as a deacon at The Sanctuary Church of Denver, Colorado.
James is survived by his son Mike Turner, daughters Kim Turner and Jackie Hahn, son-in-law Dustin Hahn, grandchildren Berkley and Asher Hahn, brothers Melvin Turner and Ernie Turner. He was preceded in death by his mother Bertha, father Brady and sister Barbara.