Dr. James Harry Turner passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at the home of his son, Steve Turner, of Rome, Georgia, where he had nobly endured an extended illness. He was born January 8, 1928, in Union County, Georgia, to John and Nola Nix Turner. He was married to Mildred Ruth Ensley on December 22, 1951. Mr. Turner was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He had been preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Preston Turner, Price Turner, and Edward Turner; and a grandson, Joseph Zachary Shepard.
Harry grew up in Arkaquah as a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church, which his ancestors had attended as charter members in pioneer days. He carried that heritage with him throughout his life. He was a practicing Christian of great faith.
He showed a scholastic gift at an early age, and was a sublime balance between inspired poet and rugged mountain boy. By 16 he was attending the University of Georgia. His education was interrupted by four years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree under a Dept. of Agriculture scholarship. After serving several years as Special County Agent to Union, Towns, and Rabun Counties, he transferred to Rome, Georgia, in 1961.
He went on to pursue Masters and Doctoral studies at UGA, in rehabilitation counseling, a field in which he excelled. He was the Rome office manager of the Division of Rehabilitation Services when he retired in 1984. He also coordinatedlobbist programs and the annual Legislative Forum, to promote the interests and rehabilitation of the disabled. As a counselor, he facilitated the vocational rehabilitation of over 4, 000 disabled Georgia citizens. He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Nova University.
Harry was proud of his mountain roots, and inspired his descendants with portrayals of overcoming the hardships of the Great Depression. He taught by word and deed that a person can aspire as high as they dare to dream, by applying faith and work.
He lived life with gusto, his keen enthusiasm being shared by all those around him. His interest included literature, marksmanship, mountaineering, gardening, rock collecting, history, Appalachian culture, and writing. He was a prolific writer whose prose and poetry works were uplifting and inspiring.
His great faith and deep spiritual comprehension will be remembered y his devoted children and grandchildren, who look forward to a happy reunion beyond this mortal sojourn.
Surviving family members include children: Joseph Blair Turner, of Oakwood, Georgia; Jarrett Stephen Turner, of Rome, Georgia; Laura Steingreaber, of Houston, Texas; Elizabeth Shepard, of Chicago, Illinois; and step-son, James Martin Brown, of Augusta, Georgia; brothers and sisters: Roma Sue Collins, John J. Turner, Jr., Randall D. Turner, all of Blairsville, Georgia; Lonnie H. Turner, of Loganville, Georgia; and Sybil Owenby, of Flowery Branch, Georgia; 15 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville with Rev. B.A. Buchanan, and Elder Joseph B. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery, with military honors by North Georgia Honor Guard.
The family will visit with friends beginning at 11 am, the day of the funeral service, at the funeral home.
Harry grew up in Arkaquah as a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church, which his ancestors had attended as charter members in pioneer days. He carried that heritage with him throughout his life. He was a practicing Christian of great faith.
He showed a scholastic gift at an early age, and was a sublime balance between inspired poet and rugged mountain boy. By 16 he was attending the University of Georgia. His education was interrupted by four years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree under a Dept. of Agriculture scholarship. After serving several years as Special County Agent to Union, Towns, and Rabun Counties, he transferred to Rome, Georgia, in 1961.
He went on to pursue Masters and Doctoral studies at UGA, in rehabilitation counseling, a field in which he excelled. He was the Rome office manager of the Division of Rehabilitation Services when he retired in 1984. He also coordinatedlobbist programs and the annual Legislative Forum, to promote the interests and rehabilitation of the disabled. As a counselor, he facilitated the vocational rehabilitation of over 4, 000 disabled Georgia citizens. He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Nova University.
Harry was proud of his mountain roots, and inspired his descendants with portrayals of overcoming the hardships of the Great Depression. He taught by word and deed that a person can aspire as high as they dare to dream, by applying faith and work.
He lived life with gusto, his keen enthusiasm being shared by all those around him. His interest included literature, marksmanship, mountaineering, gardening, rock collecting, history, Appalachian culture, and writing. He was a prolific writer whose prose and poetry works were uplifting and inspiring.
His great faith and deep spiritual comprehension will be remembered y his devoted children and grandchildren, who look forward to a happy reunion beyond this mortal sojourn.
Surviving family members include children: Joseph Blair Turner, of Oakwood, Georgia; Jarrett Stephen Turner, of Rome, Georgia; Laura Steingreaber, of Houston, Texas; Elizabeth Shepard, of Chicago, Illinois; and step-son, James Martin Brown, of Augusta, Georgia; brothers and sisters: Roma Sue Collins, John J. Turner, Jr., Randall D. Turner, all of Blairsville, Georgia; Lonnie H. Turner, of Loganville, Georgia; and Sybil Owenby, of Flowery Branch, Georgia; 15 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville with Rev. B.A. Buchanan, and Elder Joseph B. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery, with military honors by North Georgia Honor Guard.
The family will visit with friends beginning at 11 am, the day of the funeral service, at the funeral home.
Dr. James Harry Turner passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at the home of his son, Steve Turner, of Rome, Georgia, where he had nobly endured an extended illness. He was born January 8, 1928, in Union County, Georgia, to John and Nola Nix Turner. He was married to Mildred Ruth Ensley on December 22, 1951. Mr. Turner was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He had been preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Preston Turner, Price Turner, and Edward Turner; and a grandson, Joseph Zachary Shepard.
Harry grew up in Arkaquah as a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church, which his ancestors had attended as charter members in pioneer days. He carried that heritage with him throughout his life. He was a practicing Christian of great faith.
He showed a scholastic gift at an early age, and was a sublime balance between inspired poet and rugged mountain boy. By 16 he was attending the University of Georgia. His education was interrupted by four years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree under a Dept. of Agriculture scholarship. After serving several years as Special County Agent to Union, Towns, and Rabun Counties, he transferred to Rome, Georgia, in 1961.
He went on to pursue Masters and Doctoral studies at UGA, in rehabilitation counseling, a field in which he excelled. He was the Rome office manager of the Division of Rehabilitation Services when he retired in 1984. He also coordinatedlobbist programs and the annual Legislative Forum, to promote the interests and rehabilitation of the disabled. As a counselor, he facilitated the vocational rehabilitation of over 4, 000 disabled Georgia citizens. He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Nova University.
Harry was proud of his mountain roots, and inspired his descendants with portrayals of overcoming the hardships of the Great Depression. He taught by word and deed that a person can aspire as high as they dare to dream, by applying faith and work.
He lived life with gusto, his keen enthusiasm being shared by all those around him. His interest included literature, marksmanship, mountaineering, gardening, rock collecting, history, Appalachian culture, and writing. He was a prolific writer whose prose and poetry works were uplifting and inspiring.
His great faith and deep spiritual comprehension will be remembered y his devoted children and grandchildren, who look forward to a happy reunion beyond this mortal sojourn.
Surviving family members include children: Joseph Blair Turner, of Oakwood, Georgia; Jarrett Stephen Turner, of Rome, Georgia; Laura Steingreaber, of Houston, Texas; Elizabeth Shepard, of Chicago, Illinois; and step-son, James Martin Brown, of Augusta, Georgia; brothers and sisters: Roma Sue Collins, John J. Turner, Jr., Randall D. Turner, all of Blairsville, Georgia; Lonnie H. Turner, of Loganville, Georgia; and Sybil Owenby, of Flowery Branch, Georgia; 15 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville with Rev. B.A. Buchanan, and Elder Joseph B. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery, with military honors by North Georgia Honor Guard.
The family will visit with friends beginning at 11 am, the day of the funeral service, at the funeral home.
Harry grew up in Arkaquah as a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church, which his ancestors had attended as charter members in pioneer days. He carried that heritage with him throughout his life. He was a practicing Christian of great faith.
He showed a scholastic gift at an early age, and was a sublime balance between inspired poet and rugged mountain boy. By 16 he was attending the University of Georgia. His education was interrupted by four years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree under a Dept. of Agriculture scholarship. After serving several years as Special County Agent to Union, Towns, and Rabun Counties, he transferred to Rome, Georgia, in 1961.
He went on to pursue Masters and Doctoral studies at UGA, in rehabilitation counseling, a field in which he excelled. He was the Rome office manager of the Division of Rehabilitation Services when he retired in 1984. He also coordinatedlobbist programs and the annual Legislative Forum, to promote the interests and rehabilitation of the disabled. As a counselor, he facilitated the vocational rehabilitation of over 4, 000 disabled Georgia citizens. He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Nova University.
Harry was proud of his mountain roots, and inspired his descendants with portrayals of overcoming the hardships of the Great Depression. He taught by word and deed that a person can aspire as high as they dare to dream, by applying faith and work.
He lived life with gusto, his keen enthusiasm being shared by all those around him. His interest included literature, marksmanship, mountaineering, gardening, rock collecting, history, Appalachian culture, and writing. He was a prolific writer whose prose and poetry works were uplifting and inspiring.
His great faith and deep spiritual comprehension will be remembered y his devoted children and grandchildren, who look forward to a happy reunion beyond this mortal sojourn.
Surviving family members include children: Joseph Blair Turner, of Oakwood, Georgia; Jarrett Stephen Turner, of Rome, Georgia; Laura Steingreaber, of Houston, Texas; Elizabeth Shepard, of Chicago, Illinois; and step-son, James Martin Brown, of Augusta, Georgia; brothers and sisters: Roma Sue Collins, John J. Turner, Jr., Randall D. Turner, all of Blairsville, Georgia; Lonnie H. Turner, of Loganville, Georgia; and Sybil Owenby, of Flowery Branch, Georgia; 15 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville with Rev. B.A. Buchanan, and Elder Joseph B. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery, with military honors by North Georgia Honor Guard.
The family will visit with friends beginning at 11 am, the day of the funeral service, at the funeral home.
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