In Remembrance Of
John Turner
John Turner, 68, of Smithville, MO passed away, December 19, 2024.
He was born on March 19, 1956 to John E. and Gladys (Hadley) Turner in Smithville, MO. John grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School.
On November 16, 1972 he was united in marriage to Connie Scott. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home.
John retired from Davis Paint in Kansas City after 29 years. He then worked part time for Clay County Parks Department and later the City of Smithville for six years. John was a volunteer for the Smithville Fire Department. He was a NASCAR fan and loved John Wayne movies. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, AJ Turner.
He is survived by his wife, Connie of 52 years; children, Michelle (Kerry) Elder, Jennifer (Ryan) Ralston, Johnna (Caleb) Wheeler; grandchildren, Jeff (Shelby) Elder, Jayce Elder, Cali Wheeler, Hunter Wheeler, Rayce Ralston, and Rex Ralston; great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Eleanor Elder and Baby E; brothers, David Turner and Anthony (Terri) Turner; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gary (Terri) Scott, Don Scott, David Scott, Linda (Bob) Chesnut, and Kevin (Margi) Scott; his dogs, Penny and Annie; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.
Private Family Burial at Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
Donations may be made to KC Hospice.
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Service Details
5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.
Comments & condolences
8 comments
Jan Hadley Gabauer
I’m sorry I can’t be with you all as you celebrate my cousin John. My thoughts are with you and I send prayers for Connie, and the girls and their families, John’s brothers and families. My mind and heart are full right now, so many memories of John Edward, as we called him. When we were little and growing up we called him “Baby” John. Once in awhile I still called him that. We grew up together, John, and Ricky and I, being only 10 months between us all. Then when we were teenagers, I often spent the weekends with Grandma Turner and the three of us would run around all over town, doing anything and everything. We would go to Justus drugstore for nickel cokes, the tiny Dairy X for ice cream, (Dairy Y was too far Grandma made us promise not to go “clear to the highway”). We hung out at the park. My Uncle Richard coached the little league baseball at the park for awhile. I think we all three had our first boyfriends and girlfriends about the same time, had our first kisses about the same time, tasted our first beer about the same time. We went to teen town and other dances, and of course we thought the two boys needed a band. We found anyone older that had their own car and all pile in. So much of my life was spent with my cousins that I have million memories! I cherish every one. I love you “Baby” John. You rest in peace now.
Dianna Edwards Bush
So sorry for your loss My prayers for your family.
Carolyn & William ForsythSo Sorry
He was a very good man we knew him for many years. So sorry for your loss.
Mike Dixon
I’m so sorry for your loss, John was quite a guy
Jeanne Schroeder Epperson
Connie and family I am so sorry for your loss. May you be blessed in your sorrows and peace and prayers be extended to you.
Angela Maseratti (Austill)
Saddened by news of the loss of John Edward. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends, especially Connie and the girls, during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Nita Pridgen
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. Prayers for healing
Nita and Mark
Albert smith
sending my deepest condolences to the family R.I.P Mr john