Wendell Lee Turner

1941 - 2024

Wendell Lee Turner obituary, 1941-2024, Munfordville, KY

Wendell Lee Turner

1941 - 2024

BORN

1941

DIED

2024

Wendell Turner Obituary

Visit the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc. - Munfordville website to view the full obituary.

Wendell Lee Turner, age 83 of Munfordville passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at his home. He was a member of Munfordville Baptist Church, a former part owner in Hart County Auto Parts, owner/operator of Hart County Motors, and he ran his own milk route for Hart County Creamery. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was the son of he late Wilson Turner and the late Polly Jewell Turner. 

He is preceded in death by a son, Rocky Turner; two brothers, James and William Gordon Turner.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janice Mayhill Turner; two sons, Terry Lee Turner, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Barry Wayne Turner, Munfordville, KY; six grandchildren, Hunter, Neveah, Robin, Chris, Raven, and Dalton; five great-grandchildren also survive.

The family will receive friends from 4:00- 8:00 PM CT on Friday, October 4, 2024 and again from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM CT on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Brooks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM CT on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Brooks Funeral Home with Bro. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery. 

Condolences may be expressed online at www.brooksfuneralhomeky.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Brooks Funeral Home, Inc. - Munfordville

50 Main Street, Munfordville, KY 42765

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