Jimmy Dwayne Turner, age 66, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Mr. Turner was born on December 23, 1957, in Habersham County, Georgia, to the late Hermus “Bud” Turner and Louise Thomas Terrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Marie Goss, and a brother, Richard Turner.
Jimmy spent over 50 years as a skilled sheet rocker, earning a reputation as one of the best in the business. In addition to his sheet-rocking career, Jimmy was proud to work with Habersham Metal Products for over 16 years. However, one of the most cherished parts of his career was his time with the Habersham County Board of Education, where he served as a mechanic at the bus stop and was a beloved school bus driver from 1993 to 2019. Outside of work, Jimmy was a man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, whether it was taking road trips, camping, or enjoying the outdoors. Yet, above all, Jimmy will be remembered as a loving and dedicated family man. He was “Papa” or “Pop” to his grandchildren, titles that he cherished deeply. Every family gathering, holiday, or simple get-together held special meaning to him because, for Jimmy, time spent with family was what mattered most.
Jimmy’s legacy will live on through his family that he is survived by, including his loving wife, Sandy Thompson Turner, of Clarkesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Courtney Foskey, of Wrightsville; Michael and Jessica Turner, of Clarkesville; daughter, Krystal Phasavang, of Clarkesville; son and daughter-in-law, Austin and Megan Turner, of Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Macie and Wes Payne, of Toccoa; son and daughter-in-law, Harley and Erin Turner, of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Merinda Oxner, Jason Goss, Justin Goss, Connor Wilson, Blake Turner, Gracie Ann Foskey, Weston Foskey, Allie Phasavang, Ethan Phasavang, River Armour, Chase Payne, Ridge Segers, Walker Payne, Skyler Belangia, Kameron Turner, Stetson Turner, Breiglon Turner; great-grandchildren, Lola Jean Oxner, Jaxson Oxner; special niece, Jennifer Turner and children, Turner Chastain, Ellie Chastain; and his beloved pets, Smokey Joe, Polly Ray, Sallie Mae and Theo.
Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Rev. Austin Kelley officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, and 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Chris Thompson Foundation, 925 West Tanglewood Drive, Dublin, Georgia 31021
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535
