Rufus Lowell “Bill” Turner, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Greenhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greensburg, KY. He was born on July 30, 1955 in Harlan County, KY to the late Rufus and Carrie Miniard Turner.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Costello Turner and two brothers: Coy, Sr. and Neal Brent Turner.
Mr. Turner was a member of the Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Shelly Yarberry (Mike Schorman) and Christy Burton (Kevin), both of Columbia, KY
8 grandchildren: Brooklynn Willis (K.C.), Kaitlynn Burton, Keaton Burton, Braxleigh Burton, Laynie Burton, Jeremy Burton (Brittany), Marcus Yarberry, and Gracie Schorman
5 great-grandchildren: Rylee Turner Willis, Danny Willis, Izzy Burton, Dallas Burton, and Livy Burton
7 siblings: Diana Joseph, Lana Turner, Roy Turner, Troy Turner (Crystal), Charlie Turner (Janet), and Rachel Keith (Vernon) all of Columbia, KY; Christine Harris of Mt Vernon, KY
Several nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Friday, June 23, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster and Bro. Terry England officiating
Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Friday morning until time of service
Pallbearers: Jeremy Burton, Kevin Burton, Coy Turner, James Walker, Mike Schorman, and K.C. Willis.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
