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John Warren Turner

John Warren Turner

  • September 5, 1948 - February 15, 2012
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
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“I had no idea. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. John has been a good friend for more than 10 years. We've seen some great UT football...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Bob Luedeka - Loudon, TN

“With Deepest Sympathy to the Turner family. I was so shocked to hear of Johns death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bette Taylor ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Bette Harvey Taylor - Fawn Grove, PA

“John and Ruth and other family members: I am shocked and deeply saddened at John's sudden, untimely death. Stanley called me, I am in Italy, and...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Wilma Martin Turner - Cumming, GA

“I am deeply saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. When we were very young, Johnny's family lived next door, then they moved to the big white house...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Daniel Eskew - Seneca, GA

“Johnny was a year behind Mike in school. The Glackin and Turner families were very, very close friends. Mike has many great memories of those good...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Mike and Trudy Glackin - TX

“Jim and Susan and the rest of the Turner family, I am so sorry to hear about John's death. He was a wonderful man and we had alot of good times...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Brenda - Knoxville, TN

“We knew the Turner family when we were in school. Jane graduated with Jim. David was a year or so behind John. They entire family are in our...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: David & Jane Baldwin - Greenville, SC

“So sorry to hear of John T's passing. Will always remember his joyful attitude, and eagerness to help any friend in need. Will miss the endless...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Jeanie Vivyan - Knoxville , TN

“The weight of losing Uncle John feels so heavy and surreal, but the memory of him is full of light and laughter, as I imagine his spirit to be now. ...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Laura McGreevy - Athens, GA

“My utmost sympathy to Grammy and Pop Pop who have lost a son too young. We as a family grieve together for the sudden passing of our Uncle John. He...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Cathy Malec - Atlanta, GA - Niece

“To John, Ruth and the Turner Family, We were so sorry and saddened to hear of John's passing. I know he will be greatly missed by friends and...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: The Family of M.J. and Sara Upchurch - GA


Turner, John Warren (John T.) – age 63, of Knoxville, born September 5, 1948, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. John was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in McDonough, Georgia and Bryansville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Lock Haven State College, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania with a B.S. degree in Secondary Mathematics. John was the Co-Owner of Westown Chrysler Plymouth prior to being General Manager of the Knoxville Auto Auction. John Prided himself in helping many others get started in business. In retirement he enjoyed wholesaling used cars. He loved Nascar, University of Tennessee sports, and a good joke. He will be greatly missed by his family and many dear friends. John is survived by his parents, John and Ruth Turner; brother, Jim Turner and wife Susan; sister, Marty McGreevy and husband Pat, Mary Desmond and husband Kevin, Diane Montgomery and husband Jim; many special nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life service Sunday 3:30 pm at Cokesbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Steve Sallee officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Cokesbury United Methodist Church Manna House, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 – 3:15 pm at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com