Richard W. Turner

Richard W. Turner obituary, Buena Vista, GA

Richard W. Turner

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Richard Turner Obituary

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Mr. Richard W. Turner, 68, of Buena Vista, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at County Line Primitive Baptist Church, 579 County Line Rd., Buena Vista, GA, 31803, with Pastor Keith Lee officiating.

Mr. Turner was born in Columbus, GA, on November 21, 1956. He had been employed with T & T Flooring before his retirement. Baptist by faith, Mr. Turner enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elaine and several siblings.

He is survived by two sons, Richard Turner (Lauren) of Prattville, AL and Michael Turner of Buena Vista, GA; a brother, Marty Turner; three sisters, Dianne Turner Ellison (Eddie), Sharon Kelley, and Joyce Allen; three grandchildren, Colt Turner, Ashlyn Turner and Dakota Turner; and several nieces and nephews.

Way-Watson Funeral Home, 1052 Dr. Deryl Hart Road, Buena Vista, Georgia has been entrusted with these arrangements.

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Way-Watson Funeral Home - Buena Vista

1052 Dr. Deryl Hart Road P. O. Box 382, Buena Vista, GA 31803

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Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

County Line Primitive Baptist Church

579 County Line Road, Buena Vista, GA 31803

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