Steven Edward Turner

1951 - 2023

TURNER, Mr. Steven Edward, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born in Richmond, Va., to Waverly Edward Turner Jr. and Ida Ruth Kemp Turner on October 30, 1951.

He retired from Ryder Truck Rental as a diesel mechanic. Steve enjoyed working on cars and trucks, mowing grass, listening to In Touch ministries and spent lots of time with his faithful dog, Billy, until he passed in 2017.

Steve is survived by his wife, Lynn Sullivan Turner; son, Steven Mark Turner; sisters, Dian Turner Thompson, Faye Turner Miles (Gary) and Laura Turner, all of Mechanicsville; brothers-in-law, James Thomas Sullivan and John Edward Sullivan of Boydton, Va.; as well as a niece and nephews. In addition to his parents; Steve was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Edgar Herbert Thompson.

Graveside services will be held at Fields United Methodist Church Cemetery on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Jim Fry officiating. Steve requested that any attendees be comfortable in casual attire.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Fields United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 87, Clarksville, Va. 23927 or Henry Volunteer Fire Department, 9634 Chamberlayne Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home is honored to serve the Turner family and offers online condolences as well as many other resources by visiting their website, www.watkinscooperlyon.com or by going to their Facebook page.