Mr. Ben Turner, age 84, passed away on September 3, 2021 while at his home in Evansville, IN.
Ben was born in Henderson, KY to Virgil Turner, Sr. and Mattie (Cosby)Turner on August 25, 1937.
Ben was a great person. Although he kind of stayed to himself he liked to socialize with his friends. He enjoyed watching football and basketball. Ben also enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool. But he got the greatest joy simply spending time with his family. Ben will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Virgil and Mattie Turner, Sr., son; John David Turner, brother; Virgil Turner, Jr., sisters; Margret McGuire, Mary Alice Gilbert, Lucille Walker, and Mary Helen Landers granddaughter; Chasity Turner.
Ben is survived by Nan his wife; Nancy Williams, son; Wandell Turner, daughters; Phyllis (Jeff) Downs, and Flora Ree, sister; Rosa Lee Jackson, grandchildren; Monique Turner, Tristan Thomas, Nicholas Turner, Travis Lufsey, and Zackary Turner, niece; Jeanette McGuire, and a host of other extended family members and friends.
Public Viewing will be held Tuesday, 14th of September 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am at Osborne Funeral Home.
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