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Timothy Wayne Turner, 67, of Albany, died Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Willson Hospice House.
His Celebration of Life will be 3:00 PM Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Born in Barstow, CA, Mr. Turner spent most of his life in Albany. He had worked as a fire fighter and EMT in the early part of his life and when he retired, he was in retail merchandizing.
He loved to fish, cook, create hummingbird and butterfly habitat in the yard, and home improvement projects. He enjoyed trips to the mountains, the beach, and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Turner, daughters, Holly Kirby Moore, Mendy Kirby, Brandy Turner Lay, grandchildren, Sydni Moore, Clay Kirby, Dawson McManus, Zack McManus, great granddaughter Raleigh Rolls and his brother, David Turner.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Mathews.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3206 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31721

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