John Steven Turner

John Steven Turner, 65, passed away January 31, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. Born November 15, 1951 in Danville, Illinois, John was the eldest son of John H. Turner, Jr. and Patricia Ann Plake. At age 8 years old, John and his family moved to Rock Hill, SC, where he developed a deep love for Jehovah God. On May 23, 1963, John symbolized his dedication to Jehovah by water baptism. It was John's greatest joy to be used in service to Jehovah as a full-time minister for a number of years and as a Ministerial Servant both in the Lancaster and Camden Congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses. John met his loving wife, Charlene Tucker Turner, while attending an international convention in Atlanta, GA in 1969, and again at a convention in Charlotte, NC in 1970. They joined as husband and wife on January 23, 1971. Together they served Jehovah side-by-side for 46 years, while raising three children: Christopher, Heather, and Tucker. John and his wife were partners of Tucker's Radiator Service, which they ran together for 26 years. John completed his secular employment at Palmetto Health Richland under the tutelage of Mr. Levy Campbell for 10 years. John is survived by his wife, Charlene Tucker Turner; son, Christopher Scott Turner; daughter, Heather Marie Turner; son, Tucker Remington Turner and daughter-in-law, Amanda Hafeychuck Turner; grandson, Carlton Aughtry Turner, grandson, Kaigen James Turner, and granddaughter, Ayleigh Dawn Turner. Also surviving him is his father, two sisters, and one brother, along with many nieces and nephews. John is predeceased by his mother and sister, Cynthia Ann Turner. A memorial service for John Steven Turner will be held at the Elgin Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1106 Wildwood Lane, Elgin, SC 29045, at 3:00 pm, Saturday February 4, 2017. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is assisting the family.