John Perry Turner

John Perry Turner obituary

John Perry Turner

John Turner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home - Harrodsburg on Aug. 5, 2025.

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John Perry Turner, 80, died August 3, 2025 at his residence. Born June 28, 1945, he was the son of the late Elbert and Nona Price Turner. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator with Hasker Construction Company of Tomball, Texas and was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Danville . He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include two daughters: Temika Turner, Danville and Pamela Annet Pate, Alabama. One sister: Sue Harrison, Harrodsburg; Two grandchildren: Logan Daniel and Evie Pate. Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers: Wilburn, Junior, Louie J., Lavonnie and Edgar O'Dell. Six sisters: Evelyn Bush, Buene Lawhorn, Bonnie Turner, Violet Hafley, Betty Jean Sears, and Christine Mize.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Andy Mikels officiating.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service.

To share your memories or leave a message for the family please visit www.alexanderandroyalty.com.

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