Lawrence Turner

Lawrence Turner, 93, of Elyria, left this earth to be with the Lord, Friday February 7, 2025.  He was born August 27, 1931 in Onega, WV to Gladys and Ulysses Turner. From 1948-1951, he served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  Lawrence was a 32nd degree mason and a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church.  He retired from General Motors after 36 years of service.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mona (nee Woods); sons, Lawrence Jr. (Beverly) of Elkins, WV and Stanley Turner of Elyria; daughter, Denise (Pete) Compher of Stephens City, VA; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry and Larry Turner and sisters, Leah Woods and Dottie Hawley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Gladys Turner, brother, Jerl Turner; sisters, Shirley Kauffman and Rheba Bennett and a grandchild. 

Friends will be received Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria and Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 12:00 pm until the time of a 1:00 pm service at the funeral home.  Pastor Darrell Myers of Gateway Church, Grafton will officiate. Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard will present Military Honors.  Friends will also be received Friday, February 14, 2025 from 11:00 am until the time of a 1:00 pm service at Tomblyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 45 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241.  Burial will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Elkins, WV.

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