Mr. Terry Turner

September 5, 1949 - February 13, 2021

William “Terry” Turner, 71, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Terry was born September 5, 1949 in Bowdon, Georgia to the late Fred Albert Turner and Mary Nell (Lovvorn) Turner. Terry graduated from Bowdon High School in 1967. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1969 at the age of nineteen and served in the Vietnam War for over two years. In the 70s and 80s Terry worked for Carrollton Office Equipment, Cook’s Office Equipment and he owned and managed The Coffee Shop in downtown Bowdon. He finished out his career as an insurance agent for Liberty National, retiring in 2006. He was a loving father, husband, Pop, and friend. Terry loved the Lord, his family, his Fellowship Sunday School class at Bowdon Baptist, high school sports, college sports and Major League baseball. He enjoyed listening to 60’s and 70’s Classic Rock and Roll and Motown songs, reading his newspaper and playing pool. He was the offensive statistician for Bowdon High School football for well over thirty years and rarely missed a game. He was also an avid fan of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and enjoyed attending and watching numerous GT basketball, baseball, and football games. He was always there to help family and friends and he truly cherished spending time with them. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, he managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final day, he was surrounded by his wife and children, whom he loved dearly. Terry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gloria Turner; his children, Brent Turner, Chris (Jennifer) Turner, Chris (Laura) Jackson, Tracy (Jeff) Jeffress, Terri “Beth” (Clay) Kimbrell; and his grandchildren, Tyler, Krista, Karlie, Kerra, Roni, Melina, Cam, Will, Blakely, Mason and Tua Hashbrown (who were the apple of his eye). He is also survived by siblings, Calvin (Julia) Turner, Kenneth “Pete” (Louise) Turner, Lynda Allen, Charles “Bill” (Denise) Turner, Donald “Homer” Turner, and Victoria “Vickie” Austin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home in Bowdon, Georgia. Rev. Pete Bingham will officiate. Serving as pallbearers will be Brad Reaves, Clay Kimbrell, Jeff Jeffress, Lawrence Williams, Sammy Horton and Terry Preston. The Fellowship Sunday School class of Bowdon Baptist will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow the services at Bowdon City Cemetery. Prior to the services on Tuesday, Mr. Turner’s body will lie-in-state at Rainwater Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. For those attending the visitation and services, we kindly ask that you consider wearing a mask and to continue to practice social distancing. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to the Bowdon Baptist Church Building Fund (P.O. Box 250, Bowdon, GA 30108.) A special thank you to the people of Amedisys Hospice for their loving care and support during his final days. Also, the family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Rainwater Funeral Home for their kindness and understanding during this difficult time.