Robert Neil Turner, Sr. was born on August 12, 1939 in Allardt, TN and passed away on February 24, 2021 in Nashville, TN. He married Judy (West) Turner on December 22, 1961. Neil was a gentle soul who patiently endured many health problems. He was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church of Franklin, TN.
Neil graduated from York Agriculture Institute in 1957 and attended Middle TN State University where he developed his love for flying. Early in his career, he was a flight instructor and corporate pilot in Crossville, TN. He began working for Federal Aviation Administration in 1968 and continued until his retirement in 1994.
Neil is survived by his loving wife, Judy; daughters, Terri Turner (Steve Kearney) of Suwanee, GA; Traci (Dale) Matherly of Topeka, KS; Jo (Brian) Townsend of Brentwood, TN and son, Neil (Becky) Turner Jr. of Franklin, TN; nine grandchildren, Katherine & Madeline Tzianabos; Haley & Will Matherly; Luke, Jack & Olivia Townsend; Ben & Avery Turner. Sisters, Shirley Moran and Nancy (Ralph) Upchurch.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Fisher and Annetta (Gernt) Turner.
Due to Covid, a private family service will take place at Jennings Funeral Home followed by interment at the Fentress Memorial Gardens in Jamestown, TN.
Memorials may be made to Allardt First Presbyterian Church, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, Allardt, TN 38504, Franklin First United Methodist Church - The Giving Garden, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN 37069 or the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.
Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of services for Robert Neil Turner of Franklin, TN.
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