Robert Ward Turner

1935 - 2016

Robert Ward Turner obituary, 1935-2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Carmichael - Hemperley Funeral Home and Crematory

135 Senoia Road

Peachtree City, Georgia

Robert Turner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2016.

Robert W. "Bob" Turner of Brooks, GA died October 6, 2016.

Bob served with the Tennessee National Guard beginning his flying career with the C-47. He later went on to serve in active duty with the United States Air Force, where he earned his commission as Captain flying the F84 and F86. While serving his country, Delta engaged him to work. Bob went on to work with Delta for 38 years where his love of flying soared. He flew the C 46, Convair 440, DC 3, DC 8, DC 9, 727, 757, and 767, finishing his career as Captain of the L1011. Bob was an avid sports flyer. He flew his antique Aeronic Champ 7A-C and his Stearman Biplane for many years after his career.
When not flying, or building model airplanes in his basement, his many hobbies included being a cattleman and hay farmer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rose Staten Turner; sons, Robert W. (Ivalyn) Turner, Jr., Greenville; Gary S. Turner, Thompson Station, TN; granddaughters, Jessica Turner, Skyler Turner, and Kayla (Andrew) Pollock; great granddaughter, Olivia Pollock; brothers, William M. (Joan) Turner, South Weber, Utah; C. O. Turner, III and Ray L. Turner, both of Memphis, TN. Mr.Turner was predeceased by his parents; 1 brother; and 1 sister.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9 in the chapel of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 1:00 p.m. until service. Interment at Brooks Memorial Gardens at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

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October 28, 2016

Gary Turner

Bob would have been proud of all the comments.

Thanks so much for your support.

Gary

October 15, 2016

Jan Gorman

I enjoyed many tirps as Bob's copilot on the DC-9. He was a joy to fly with and quite a gentleman. I am sorry for you loss.

October 10, 2016

Ricky Totty

Mrs. Rose,
Even though I haven't seen Mr. Bobby in along time and this really hurts me to hear about this. Bobby and Gary, its been awhile since I've seen you guys as well but I always thought the world of your dad
Ricky Totty

October 10, 2016

Joe Reid DGW, Secretary

On behalf of Delta Golden Wings (DGW), I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Bob's family and friends. In addition to Bob's stellar flying career with Delta Air Lines, he was an active member of DGW following his retirement. We will miss him greatly.

October 9, 2016

Jeff Whitford

Rose and family, Bob was my Stearman partner for seven years. I learned a lot about flying from him, and was honored to have known such a true gentleman. Our deepest condolences.

October 9, 2016

Jim Comer

Bob was a big help to me when I was Master of College Park Masonic in 1976.
He always mixed the fixings for the
hush puppies for our spring & fall fish fries and did so for many, many years. I sure hate to hear about his passing.

He was a good friend and a GREAT MAN!!

October 9, 2016

Joel Seward

Rose and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Bob when I joined the Flying Griffins in the early 90's. He was a dear friend to me and all of the Flying Griffins. He was always there to help in all of our events or if we were just flying. He has always been dear to my heart and always will be, and all of the Flying Griffins too !!


JOEY SEWARD, PRESIDENT OF THE Flying Griffins

October 8, 2016

Don Piltz

Flying with Bob was an absolute pleasure! Bob was an excellent pilot and a down to earth guy all around. I flew co pilot with him on the L1011 domestic and international.
I always urged him to fly to Paris with me since he was hesitant about the language barrier, don't know if he ever did get there.
What a gentleman...and he loved visiting a batting cage every chance he could.

Don Piltz

October 8, 2016

Bill Turner

Rose, Bobby Jr. and Gary, We are so sorry for your loss. Bill and I so enjoyed Rose and Bobby visit and so very thankful we had the time together.
We have a lot of good times and Bill and Bob have some times they will never forget together as brothers.
Love from Joan and Bill

October 8, 2016

Glen & Fran Webb

Rose, we were so surprised and saddened to hear about Bob. We were out of town until today, Saturday, Oct 8th, and just heard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be making a donation in memory of Bob to St. Jude's.

Farewell on your final flight West, Bob- a flight we all must take someday. Happy landings. You will be missed.

October 8, 2016

Dick Borrelli

Goodbye, old friend! May you and Jane look down on us and point, and laugh, and remember the good times we had as friends, neighbors, travel companions, and square dance partners. You won't be forgotten!

October 8, 2016

Caw

Offering our deepest condolences to the Turner family and friends in your hour of grief.

October 7, 2016

Douglas Rounds

Bob, God Bless You--One of the best working friends and pilots Delta Airlines ever had. Blue Skies and Tailwinds forever until we meet again so we can compare flight plans and little airplanes.

October 7, 2016

Carol Zamboni

Praying that God will send His Angels to surround you,giving you Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.

October 7, 2016

Toni Mason

So sorry to hear about Bob.My thoughts and prays are with you and your family Rose.

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Oct

9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Carmichael - Hemperley Funeral Home and Crematory

135 Senoia Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Oct

9

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Carmichael - Hemperley Funeral Home and Crematory

135 Senoia Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Oct

9

Interment

3:30 p.m.

Brooks Memorial Gardens

GA

Funeral services provided by:

Carmichael - Hemperley Funeral Home and Crematory

135 Senoia Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269

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