Joseph K. Turner, Jr.” Granddaddy” 89, passed away on Friday March 11, 2022. Born in Clearwater, Florida at Morton Plant Hospital, he was a part of the pioneer Turner family that settled in Clearwater in the 1850’s.
He graduated from Clearwater High School in 1950. He joined the Marine Corps and was an expert rifleman. He was awarded 4 battle stars on his Korean Service Ribbon, and a Presidential Unit Citation for action against the enemy in Korea. After the war Joe returned home and worked at Turner Printing Company, a family business started by his father, former Clearwater Mayor, Joseph K. Turner Sr. in 1933.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Clearwater, a Charter Member of Springtime City Kiwanis, longtime member of Turner-Brandon American Legion Post 7 the Marine Corps League, Detachment 54, Largo.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Joan.
He is survived by sons Mark J. Turner of Dunedin, Michael W. Turner and his wife Donna of Seminole, and Charles E. Turner of Clearwater. Daughters in Law: Lori Chestnut of Bainbridge, GA and Michelle DiPolito of Clearwater. His grandchildren (12): Jason and Jen, Bryan and his wife Richelle, Amber and her husband Scott, Mark Jr. and Sara, Kevin and his wife Nichole, Nathan, Kyle and his wife Courtney, and Jessica. Great-grandchildren (8): Mikaela, Alex, Aimee, Taylor, Austin, Lillie, Ava, and Remi.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Clearwater Historical Society, First United Methodist Church of Clearwater, or Springtime City Kiwanis.
Memorial Service to be held Friday March 18, 2022, at 1 PM at First United Methodist Church of Clearwater, 411 Turner Street with reception following. Rev. Matt Wallis will be officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care, 830 N. Belcher Rd. Clearwater, Florida 33765.
Rest in peace granddaddy
Mike & Donna-
So sorry for your loss. Semper Fi to you dad.
All our best, Brian & Lisa Himert
Very sorry for your father’s passing. May he rest eternally with your mom. God Bless the entire Turner Family
So sorry for your loss. What a great guy and great American. He will be missed.
May God be with the whole family. My prayers are with you.
Hugs and prayers for your family. Joe Turner was an awesome man.
Thinking of your family….
Joe “FISH FRY” Turner will be missed by all, A GREAT individual, loved by all.
Charlie, Andrew & I are sending our love and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. May god bless you and your entire family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Joe was a great conversationalist. I sat at a table with several other Marine Corps League members and he patiently answered our questions about his war experiences in Korea. Anytime I saw him I said to myself “most people will never know what he did as a young combat Marine.” To all you Turner kids and grandchildren; you should be very proud of your grandfather. You come from a great line of solid people. We will miss you Joe.
Semper Fi jarhead. Give Joan a hug from all of your fish fry disciple’s.RIP
Give Joan a hug from all of your fish fry disciple’s.RIP
So many memories of Uncle Joe & our Clearwater gang. Think of everybody often. Love you guys.
My deepest sympathy to the whole Turner family as you remember all the special times you all shared. May you all experience God’s peace that surpasses all understanding. Special hugs to Kevin and Austin Turner. With Love, Lisa
On behalf of my family our hearts grieve alongside the Turner family and the multitude of those who were blessed to have been a part of Joe and Joan’s lives. They are loved and are truly missed.