John Thomas Turner, 72, born in Lottie, and a resident of Bay Minette, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2012, at his residence. He was a stock manager with Piggly Wiggly for 25 years and a store manager with the Tom Thumb convenience store in Bay Minette for 20 years. He served with the U. S. Marine Corps and was a member of Norris Masonic Lodge No. 301, Brewton.
He is survived by his wife, Mavis (Giddens) Turner, Bay Minette; two daughters, Lynn Turner Quinley and husband, Mike, Bay Minette, Kim Turner Palmer and husband, Dennis, Bay Minette; a grandson, Drew Quinley, Bay Minette; two brothers, Clyde Turner, Grand Bay, and Donald Turner, Stockton; two sisters, Ann Cash, Bay Minette, and Mattie P. Joiner, Bay Minette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Allen Turner and Myrtice Irene Lynam Turner and brothers, James Allen Turner and Billy Frank Turner.
Funeral services were Feb. 6 at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Daniels officiating. Interment was at Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Cemetery in Perdido.
The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 19059 Greeno Road, Suite A, Fairhope, AL 36532.
Funeral arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette. Send online condolences to norrisfuneralservice.com.
