Turney, John

U.S. Army Veteran Was Electrical Engineer With TVA For Over 30 Years

  • Tuesday, October 8, 2019
John Turney
John Turney

John Turney, 84, passed away on October 6, 2019.

Mr. Turney retired after more than 30 years as an electrical engineer with TVA. He also served as a Captain in the United States Army Reserves.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Shirley, and parents, Louis and Wilda Turney.

He is survived by his sons, Richard (Martha) Turney and Peter (Alice) Turney; brother, Bob Turney; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58.

The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Turner Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Adam McKee officiating.

Mr. Turney will be laid to rest in Hamilton Memorial Gardens next to his wife, Shirley.

John Turney
John Turney
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