1935
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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