Jimmy Lee Turner, 76, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab Rowan following a period of declining health.

Jimmy was born February 20, 1947 in Burke County to the late Joe Turner and Dorothy Arney Turner. He loved to fish and take walks around the river.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bowman Turner; son, David Annas; and grandson, Randy Lee Turner.

He is survived by his sons, Manuel Turner and wife Joanne, Keith Turner and wife Leslie, and Samuel Turner; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and daughter-in-law, Kim Annas.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese. A graveside service will be held following the receiving at Brookford Cemetery.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.