Mr. William Garland Turner, 66, affectionately known as “Bill,” passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Born on December 23, 1958, Bill was the son of the late John Eddie Turner and Josephine King Turner.
Bill was a graduate of South Iredell High School. He loved riding his bicycle, cutting grass and helping people. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by three brothers, John Edward King, Bruce Turner and Forest Leon Turner; a sister, Betty Turner; and a sister-in-law, Catherine Turner.
William is survived by two brothers, Herbert (Berneil) Turner of West Virginia and Richard Turner of Statesville; one sister, Frances Dalton of Statesville; a sister-in-law, Sadie King of Statesville; a special niece, Fajoya Blackwell of Statesville, and a special friend, Sandra Roseboro of Statesville; along with a host of nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Turner family.
Bill was a very nice guy. He was a hard worker and made beautiful furniture. We were married for some years and Betty Jean was my best friend in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
God bless his soul and bless the family.