Morris Turner

Morris “Wayne” Turner, 82, of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28, 2008. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Cuthbert, GA to parents John Ed and Ruth Turner. Wayne graduated from Pine Hill High School in Bainbridge, GA. He proudly served his nation in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Following his tour of duty he returned to Bainbridge, GA. He met and married his wife Patricia Turner in 1947 and they moved to Green Cove Springs as newlyweds in 1948. He then began his career with Civil Services as an aviation firefighter and then a power plant operator. He retired in 1974. After a brief retirement he went to work for the State of Florida and retired in 2000. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Ann Turner; three daughters, Dianne (Wayne) Youngs of Pensacola, Denise (Troy) Grimes of Jacksonville, and Jeri Lynn (Gene) Lacy of Orange Park; four granddaughters, Misty Lynn North, Mindy Ann Burkhart, Christina Lassiter, and Kimberly Youngs; and three great grandchildren, Caleb Lassiter, Dalton Lassiter, and Lana Marie North. The family will greet friends on Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will be held in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 2:00 pm officiated by Reverend Ron Baker and Reverend Jerry Robinson. Interment will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.  To view the VIDEO TRIBUTE, click the following link: http://brfhtributes.com/MTurner_Jan2008.htm