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Edward Turner Obituary
Ashland - Edward "Ed" E. Turner, 81 of Ashland, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, in the home that he was born in. He was born May 3, 1942, the son of Lonnie and Cora (Twyford) Turner. He married Linda Essex at the Central Christian Church in Jacksonville on July 10, 1964, and she survives.
He is also survived by one son, Nick (Stacie) Turner of Springfield; one daughter, Lora (Philip) Wyatt of Lago Vista, Texas; two grandchildren, Ian and Lauren Turner, both of Springfield; two step-grandchildren, Hannah Wyatt of Boston Ma, and Hollie Wyatt of Springfield; one brother, Charles (deceased wife, Linda) Turner of Ashland; two sisters, Anna Mae (deceased husband, David) Gentry and Thelma (Clyde) Waggener-Hazelwood, both of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and William D. Turner, and two sisters, Mary Lena Turner and Rena Dixon.
Ed farmed and raised livestock for most of his life. He was a man of many talents and was always working hard and staying busy.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville with burial to follow at Hebron Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may left online at www.airsman-hires.com
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Alan Cowhick
July 7, 2024
Sorry I just found out about ED a short time ago. We were down South for the Winter. I spent a lot of time with Ed up at "Tom's" loafing. Most of that time was laughing. I sure will miss him and his stories. I'll see you again old timer
Drew Jones
February 2, 2024
Our sincerest condolences to Linda, Nick and the family. We will keep Ed and the family in our prayers.
Drew Jones
Magnolia, TX
Tim Walton
February 1, 2024
I remember Ed very well from my days working for Alexander Lumber in Ashland. Ed was a very talented carpenter who remodeled and updated many old homes in Ashland. My sincere condolences to the family.
Rusty Isaiah Downs
January 26, 2024
May Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest. Amen.
Ken & Jane
January 12, 2024
We will miss coming out to see the cows and enjoying his company. Our deepest condolences to Linda and family.
Rusty Isaiah Downs
January 10, 2024
May Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest. Amen.
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My favorite visits home always included a visit with Ed, Linda and their livestock. They named one Jane and another one Sally and everyone knows Hershey was his favorite. I loved hearing great family stories and enjoyed seeing the love and devotion Linda and Ed shared. Ed has given me treasured memories. He could always find a reason to laugh. He will be missed. Condolences
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