Turner, James Wilson

James Wilson Turner, 77 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1947 to Hampton Jeff Turner, Sr. & Arlene Radford Turner, whom precede him in death.

He married the love of his life, Marcia, and together they raised two outgoing, strong-willed daughters. They had their hands full with three adventurous grandchildren, whom he loved very much. James’ favorite place was his beloved summer cabin. He worked for Hercules for several years before starting his own trucking company, James Turner Trucking, where he hauled for many companies for approximately 20 years.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marcia Conner Turner; daughters, Angie Turman and Monica Turner; grandchildren, Haley Turman, Briana Turman, and Parker Turman; brother, Hampton “Junior” Jeff Turner, Jr.; special cousin, Tyler Turner; and special friends, Tom Maynor, and Brian Turman.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Terry Semones officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.