Lorenzo James Turner

Lorenzo James ‘Jim’ Turner, 72, of Bertha Hill Morgantown, passed away at his home of natural causes on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born October 11, 1948, in Morgantown a son of Trubie Lemard Turner and Dorothy G. Helmick Turner.

Lorenzo was a graduate of University High School class of 1966. He was a Veteran of the US Army and honorably served from 1966 to 1969. He served in Vietnam with the 173rd Assault Helicopter Robin Hood Company from 1967 to 1969. After returning from the service, Jim worked at the Dept. of Highways before going to work in the Osage #3 coal mine for CONSOL, where he retired after 33 years of service. For a brief period during the closure of the mines, he drove tractor and trailer for 3 years.

Lorenzo was a member of the Morgantown, VFW Post 548. He was Presbyterian by faith, had a love for motorcycles, NASCAR, golf, and loved to travel. He enjoyed his animals and always had treats for the neighborhood pets. He loved many types of music, cooking, and baking. The grandkids will miss Papaw’s special pancakes. Lorenzo was as unique as they come, one of a kind.

Lorenzo is survived by his wife of 37 years, Connie L. Fleming Turner; daughter, Corinna J. Turner Cooper and husband Lloyd; son Lorenzo J. Turner, II and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Darian S., Mathias G. Peyton Z. Turner, Liam J. Jefferson, Jessica D., Van M. and Damion M. Cooper. Also, surviving are his brothers, Trubie L. Turner, II, and wife Sharon and Kirk A. Turner and wife Annette.

The family will receive friends at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Friday, May 21, 2021, from 4 PM to 8 PM, Saturday, May 22, from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 PM, and again on Sunday from 9 until 11 AM. The visitation will conclude with some special music. Graveside military rights will be conducted at the East Oak Grove Cemetery by the Morgantown & Westover VFW Posts and the WVANG, Kingwood WV.