James Robert TURNER

James Robert Turner

James Robert Turner, 78, of 5981 Jasmine Road, Sandy Level, departed from this life on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg.

Born Feb. 4, 1930, in Gaston County, N.C., he was a son of the late Ben A. Turner and Thelma Jones Turner Leazer. He was predeceased by a daughter, Phyllis Ann Crews, and a brother, Charles D. Turner. Mr. Turner was retired from Appalachian Power Company, was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, and was a farmer. He was a member of the Gretna Lions Club, American Legion Post 232, and enjoyed motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Betty C. Turner, of the residence; a brother, Rufus E. Turner and his wife, Mae, of Travelers Rest, S.C.; a son-in-law, Milton Crews of Sandy Level; four grandchildren, James M. Crews and his wife, Lana, Jennifer D. Crews and her friend, Joan Barbour, Julie C.Taylor and her husband, Devin, and Kimberly A. Crews, all of Sandy Level; six step-children, Joyce E. Smith and her husband, Gary, Wanda C. Ratliff and her husband, Stewart, Marvin E. Clay and his wife, Elaine, all of South Boston, Allen T. Clay and his wife, Jean, of Gretna, Sara C. Whitt and her husband, Douglas, of Alton, and Phillip S. Clay of Lenexa; four great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden by the Rev. Neville Shelton and James Crews.

The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.