Ronald Wade Turner

Ronald Wade Turner passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab Center where he has been a resident since May 5, 2011. He was born March 24, 1932 in Clarksburg, WV a son of the late Hartsel L. and Lois Pratt Turner of Clarksburg He has been a resident of the Lake Floyd community since 1956 and been married for 57 years to Jean Atkinson Turner. Ron was 80 years old. He is survived by four children. Janette Turner Sparks (James R.) of Cullodin, WV, Steven R. Turner (Marsha) of Lake Floyd, Robin Turner Grimshaw (Mathew) of Ashburn, VA and Katherine A. Turner of Louisville, Co. There are 8 grandchildren as follows; Tyler S. Turner of Clarksburg, Abigail Sparks McNevin (Anthony) of Falls Church, VA, Patricia G. Sparks of Fort Worth, TX, Kathryn R. Turner of Lake Floyd, Emma L. Turner of Lake Floyd, Reece Turner Grimshaw and Andrew Scott Grimshaw of Ashburn, VA, and Camisee Turner Cline of Louisville, Co. Mr. Turner is also survived by his twin sister, Reta Turner Blackhurst of Hendersonville, NC, and a brother-in-law and his wife; James H. and Kay Atkinson of Bridgeport. There are several nieces and nephews. Ron graduated in 1950 from Washington Irving High School and from West Virginia University in 1954 with a B.S. in Business and Economics. While attending WVU he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and was a proud Life Loyal Sig. Following the University he served two years in the United States Army; stationed in Fort Eustis, Va. Ron returned to Clarksburg in 1956 to work in the family business; Hartland Planing Mill Co. He was proud to be the third generation in the company following his grandfather Frank S. Turner and his father Hartsel L. Turner. Ron served as President and CEO from 1980 until his retirement in 1999. The Turner family has been in the lumber business since 1912. He was recently made an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Clarksburg. This award was for many years of service helping to run the District Youth Exchange program. He and Jean also volunteered with the District RYLA leadership program when it was created in 1987. They also opened their home to at least 13 exchange students from all over the world. Ron was a recipient of the highest award for Club and District service, The College of Governors Award, which he received in 1990. Ron was a member of the Harrison County Bicycle Club and had been an avid bicycler. He also enjoyed hiking, camping, white water kayaking and cross-county skiing. He and Jean and friends took many trips skiing in Europe and the western States. Mr. Turner was an active member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Salem, WV. He worked to help the church move to their new location in the old Harden School. Ron served several years on boards for the United Hospital Center. He also served on the board of directors for the Lake Floyd Club and as president. Mr. Turner was a well-respected businessman, a civic supporter and a devoted family man. Visiting hours at Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Dr. /Rt. 98, Clarksburg will be held Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 4:00-8:00p.m. And Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 12:00p.m.-8:00p.m. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:30a.m. With the Reverend Kevin Bender officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Salem United Methodist Church, 260 E. Main Street, Salem, WV 26426 or Lake Floyd Women's Club Memorial Fund, c/o Judy Burns, Route 2 Box 20, Lake Floyd, Salem, WV 26426. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.davisfuneralhomewv.com.