William H. Turner
December 10, 1927 – July 7, 2014
William Turner
William H. Turner passed away July 7, 2014. Bill was born Dec. 10, 1927, in Tampa and grew up on a farm in Ruskin. He joined the Merchant Marines, serving in World War II, at the ripe old age of 17, returning to Tampa at 19, where he met his bride for life, Shirley Butler Turner.
Bill and Shirley were married 67 years. He was employed with Tampa Electric, starting as a meter reader and retiring decades later as a Head Watch Engineer. He loved fishing, hunting, restoring antiques, railroad memorabilia and gun collecting.
Bill is survived by wife Shirley; children Cheryl Turner (Al) Perotti, Bill (Darlene) Turner and David (Arlene) Turner; grandchildren Mike Perotti, Lisa Van Fossen, Jennifer Macheski and Nick Turner; and six great-grandchildren.
After retirement, Bill and Shirley spent several carefree years living on their sailboat and traveling with friends. He served with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and also volunteered as a crossing guard for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and as a docent at the TECO Manatee Center.
A Memorial Service and reception were held July 11 at The National Cremation and Burial Society in Tampa. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to LifePath Hospice, in memory of William Turner, 12470 Telecom Dr., Suite 300-W, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
William H. Turner passed away July 7, 2014. Bill was born Dec. 10, 1927, in Tampa and grew up on a farm in Ruskin. He joined the Merchant Marines, serving in World War II, at the ripe old age of 17, returning to Tampa at 19, where he met his bride for life, Shirley Butler Turner.
Bill and Shirley were married 67 years. He was employed with Tampa Electric, starting as a meter reader and retiring decades later as a Head Watch Engineer. He loved fishing, hunting, restoring antiques, railroad memorabilia and gun collecting.
Bill is survived by wife Shirley; children Cheryl Turner (Al) Perotti, Bill (Darlene) Turner and David (Arlene) Turner; grandchildren Mike Perotti, Lisa Van Fossen, Jennifer Macheski and Nick Turner; and six great-grandchildren.
After retirement, Bill and Shirley spent several carefree years living on their sailboat and traveling with friends. He served with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and also volunteered as a crossing guard for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and as a docent at the TECO Manatee Center.
A Memorial Service and reception were held July 11 at The National Cremation and Burial Society in Tampa. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to LifePath Hospice, in memory of William Turner, 12470 Telecom Dr., Suite 300-W, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.