- Date Of Birth: June 21, 1929
- Date Of Death: June 21, 2014
- State: Indiana
Charles L. Turner, age 85 of Fairmount, passed away on June 21, 2014 at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center, Marion. Charlie was born in Williamsburg, Indiana on June 21, 1929 to the late Harry E. Turner and the late Mary Jane (Catey) Turner. He graduated from Summitville High School in 1947 and later attended Purdue. He was married to Beverly Isenhart, who survives, on August 14, 1955 in Marion. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired as a security supervisor from General Motors in 1987 after thirty-two years of service.
After retirement, he was the owner/operator of Turners Lanscaping/Earth Incorparated and maintained the athletic fields at Madison Grant High School. Charlie was always active in his church, Bethel Friends, serving at various times as trustee, Sunday school superintendent, and a Sunday school teacher.
Always active in his community, he was a member of the Summitville Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Scottish Rite, Fairmount American Legion, Marion Disabled Veterans of America, and was a volunteer driver for the DAV. In addition to his many church and civic activities, he was an avid gardener, Purdue fan, and tractor enthusiast. In addition to his wife of fifty-eight years, Beverly, he is survived by two sons, Gary (Nan) Turner of Jonesboro and Doug (Kelly) Turner of Fairmount; two daughters, Diana Turner of Marion and Pam (Wayne) Isaac of Greentown; ten grandchildren, Tre Turner; Jessica (Lee) Evans, Jordan, Riley and Kyle Turner; Jared and Audra Isaac; Brady (Stacy), Bryce and Brenna Turner; great-grandchildren, Aubri, Maeligh, Kindley, and a great-grandson due in October.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Robert, Emmett, John, and William Buddy Turner; three sisters, Lois Beach, Helen Rees, and Reba Lyons.
