Lee Turner

Jul 26th, 1929 - Jun 8th, 2020
6 Guests

Visitation:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Service:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Burial:

New Springs Grove Cemetery

Marion- Junior Lee Turner, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 9:10am on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Junior Lee was born in Williamson County on July 26, 1929, the son of Gus and Nellie (Mifflin) Turner. He married Shirley Joan Launius in Lincoln, Illinois on February 24, 1953. She preceded him in death on October 24, 2018. 

Lee was a United States Army Veteran, stationed in Hawaii during the Korean War. He was the proud owner and operator of Turner TV in Marion.

Survivors include-

Daughter- Leisa Joan Starrick of Marion

Son- Lonnie Lee and Kay Turner of Johnston City

Son- Jason Andrew Turner and Lisa Warren of Marion

Seven Grandchildren

Eight great grandchildren and one great granddaughter on the way

Brother- Steve Turner of Harrisburg

Brother- Bill and Shirley Tuner of Harrisburg

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son- Scott Logan Turner, brother- Bob Turner, and sister- Mildred Gates.

DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND BY THE SIGNING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER BY GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER, a private memorial service will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. John Howat officiating. Private inurnment will take place at a later date at New Springs Grove Cemetery. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com

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6 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Sid and Frankie Starrick

    From: Goreville, Illinois

    Date: June 9, 2020

    Both my Dad and I are so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief. We both liked him very much and he will be missed.

  • Guest: Norman & Joyce Owens

    From: , Illinois

    Date: June 10, 2020

    He was a good neighbor and he always enjoyed the food we would take to him & Shirley especially the Blackberry dumplings I made. He would always call the same day we took the food to thank us for bringing it.

  • Guest: Charles boatright

    From: Fort myers, Florida

    Date: June 15, 2020

    He was my computer but I liked him and very nice person. So sorry.

  • Guest: Helen, Jan, Cherri and Cathy

    From: , Illinois

    Date: August 14, 2020

    Dear and precious family… I have always adored your Dad. One of the sweetest humans ever. I would imagine Lee and Shirley are holding each other tight whilst slow dancing in Heaven. My heart breaks hearing this sad news. Love ❤️ all of you. Praying. Hugs.

  • Guest: Loretta Hays

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: October 16, 2020

    Lee was a very nice person. He was always willing to fix my outdated electronic equipment. He will be missed.

  • Guest: Danny Ridlen

    From: Baldwyn, Mississippi

    Date: December 24, 2020

    So sorry to hear the most wonderful people in the world I’ve been friends with the Turners al my life they were like parents to me I had the best of times with the Turner family he will be greatly missed.