James Turner
James Franklin Turner, 74, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mildred Hartman Turner; wife, Millie Andrews Turner; son, James Franklin Turner II.
Franklin was a world renowned chemical formulator working with the University of Tennessee as well as the University of Ohio.
He is survived by his daughters, Melissa C. Turner and Celena (Jesse) Lockhart; brother, Wayne (Wanda) Turner; granddaughters, Jessica and Shelby Lockhart and his beloved dog, Ellie.
No services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are by Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
At the family's wishes, potted plants may be sent to the funeral home or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation.