James Crawford TURNER II

1942 - 2017

James Crawford TURNER II obituary, 1942-2017, Mclean, VA

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Murphy Funeral Homes

1102 West Broad Street

Falls Church, Virginia

James TURNER II Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2017.

James Crawford Turner Jr., age 75, of McLean, VA passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 after a year-long battle with cancer. Jim will be missed for his cheerful spirit and his commitment to his community, his church, his friends, and, most of all, his family.

Born to Mae Norris and James Crawford Turner in Greenville, SC on February 15, 1942, Jim attended the Citadel in Charleston, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. An exceptional Cadet, Jim was a member of the Summerall Guards and was selected in 1964 for the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement Award. Thereafter, he spent 20 years working in the American textile industry as a marketing and international trade executive, before transitioning to a career as a financial advisor in 1990.

Jim was an active participant in the McLean community, as a member of the McLean Planning Committee, McLean Citizens Association, and past president of the McLean Hunt homeowner's association. He was passionate about the development of a vibrant central McLean and committed considerable time and energy working to better McLean and the surrounding area for the benefit of its citizens.

Jim also gave years of service to local Boy Scout troops, where he combined his lifelong love of the outdoors with his devotion to his sons and other boys who joined in the scouting world. Jim enjoyed nothing more than a tent, campfire cooking, and scout comradery.

Jim is survived by his wife, Marcia E. Miller; his sons James Crawford III, married to Lynn Turner, William Britton, and Richard Graham; his daughter Leslie, married to Andrew Fisher; grandchildren Emily, Noah, and Sarah; and, his brother William Turner and sister Janet Farr. Jim will also be missed by an extended family of nieces, nephews and in-laws who appreciated his enthusiasm for the everyday moments of life.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA, where Jim took great pleasure in welcoming members and visitors as an usher on many Sundays. Memorial donations in memory of Jim may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or the charitable organization of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 West Broad St., Falls Church, VA 22046

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December 9, 2017

Ginger Miller

We are so appreciative of our special neighbors, especially the Miller Turner family. Jim often said good morning cheerfully to start our day and keep us working on our yard. Even our dogs have been friends! He was courageous in his battle with cancer continuing to share time and his wonderful spirit with us all. We feel blessed to have known him, his children, to watch Graham grow up, and to know Marcia. We will focus on happy memories during winter snow storms, on spring days working outside the house, and on porches in Maine as we gathered together simply to be together as friends and neighbors.

December 8, 2017

Marcia, so sorry for your loss. Great memories of working with Jim (and you) during many textile negotiations.
Carlos Moore, Naples, Florida

December 8, 2017

Billy and Janet
So many happy memories I have of the Turner Family.Although I was a little older than Jimmy and Billy we still spent many hours together on the Southern Bleachery Mill Village.Nay God bless the entire family.
Jim Wilson
Inman SC

December 7, 2017

Classmate

Joe Luquire

Jay, as we knew him then, was my Company Commander at the Citadel. He was a friend and great leader. He was fun to be around and even let us Senior Privates skip Friday Parade occasionally. At our class reunions, he always made sure the rest of us were having a good time. The world is a better place because of his presence in it.

December 7, 2017

Thanks for the Memories
Carolynne Crawford
(Little Mountain, SC)

December 5, 2017

Jim Phelps

McLean has lost one of its greatest advocates.

December 5, 2017

Loretta Schmitzer

Marcia and Graham, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, Loretta Schmitzer

December 5, 2017

Jim and Lynn Turner

We will our Dad and Father-in-law very much!!! He was a wonderful caring man who always reminded us how much he loved us. His smile and gentle spirit will be forever missed...until we meet again in heaven RIP. Jim and Lynn

December 5, 2017

Claire Palmer

We will miss Jim very much. He was such a friendly guy with a great laugh and zest for life. Such a great friend, gone too soon.
Claire and Sam Palmer

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