James Turner

James Turner, age 97, of Shelbina, MO, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Salt River Community Care in Shelbina, MO.

He was born November 21, 1917, in Maud, MO, the son of Elmer and Ella Mae Stevenson Turner. He was married to Edna Easdale. She preceded him in death. On July 6, 1952, he was united in marriage to Lavinia Wilt. She survives.

James is survived by two children, Cheryl Ann Turner and Terry Lynn Turner both of Shelbina, MO; three grandchildren, Michael C. Cleary of Independence, MO, William D. Cleary of Shelbina, MO and Angelina M. Cleary of Macon, MO; one great-grandson, Franklin James Troy Cleary and one sister, Irma Jean Herron of Paris, MO.

He was preceded in death by his first wife; parents; one sister, Mildred Todd and one grandchild, Joseph W. Cleary.

James was a member of the Shelbina Christian Church. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He enjoyed building things, model tractors and airplanes, Old Thresher Machines, antique cars, doing carpentry and electrical work, reading and watching Western movies.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, with burial to follow in Shelbina Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home in Shelbina from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Donors Choice.