Mr. James L. “J.L.” Turlington, age 83, of Rockwood, TN passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ. Mr. Turlington was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was retired from General Motors. Preceded in death by son, James L. Turlington; sisters, Effie Stephens, Lula Sherfield, Hazel Dillard; brother, J.T. Turlington.

Survivors include:

Daughters:              Ola M. Ledbetter & husband, Roger of Kettering, OH
                                  Lola Eggert & husband, Bill of Huntsville, AR
                                  Carolyn Snell of Overland, MO

Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren,
nieces & nephews

Step-children:         Eddie & Charlene Trammell, Mike Trammell, Patty & Dan Mills   

Brother:                    Eddie Turlington of Rockwood, TN

 

The family will receive friends Friday, November 14, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Josh Lifford officiating. Graveside service and interment will be Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood with honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard.

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Guestbook Entries

Felicia, I am sorry about the loss of your grandparents. Would love to hear from you.
Jodi "Clark" Dukes (Philadelphia, TN)

jl was my great uncle.  he was a funny person to be around he always made you laugh. i love jl and i will miss him too..he also is with my dad and he will be fine. we will see him again too.
Tammy Hamilton (Rockwood, TN)

Our hearts go out to the family and especially to Patty.  We will be thinking about you and what is ahead.  Hoping and Praying for peace and understanding.
Donnie and Darla Watson (Knoxville, TN)

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