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Everett H.
Turner, Sr.
Mar 2, 1926 — Feb 13, 2021
Haleyville
Everett H. Turner, Sr., 94 of Haleyville, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 13, 2021.
Everett was born on March 2, 1926 in Port Elizabeth, NJ to the late Anna Marie (Schmidt) Turner-Soper and Frank Turner.
Everett went into business for himself in 1954 and started Turner Plumbing and Heating, and retired in 2019.
He was a member of the New Jersey Archaeological Society, New Jersey League of Master Plumbers, and a charter member of the Maurice River Historical Society. Everett was very instrumental in the restoration and relighting of the East Point Lighthouse. He was also a coach for Millville National little league in the 1960's.
Everett loved the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, and photography. One of his favorite past times was sitting in his rocking chair on the front porch of his cabin. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was often referred as their Rock Star or Iron Man.
He is preceded in death by his son, Ronald Turner; his mother & step-father, Anna Marie & Guy Soper; father, Frank Turner; brothers, Frank and John Turner; sister, Millie Pulsifer; half-brothers, Albert & Tom Moir; half-sisters, Marie Meyer and Emma Watson, and son-in-law, Victor Vazquez Sr.
Everett is survived by his 4 children, Linda Vazquez of Millville, NJ; Cathy Keen(Joe) of Lititz, PA; Everett Turner Jr.(Vickie) of Haleyville, NJ; and Judy Schuler of Louisville, KY; 10 grandchildren; Victor Vazquez Jr.(Amy) of Millville, NJ; Todd Vazquez(Wanda) of Newfield, NJ; Kristy Slusser(Jeremy) of Mt. Eden, KY; Joe Keen(Emily) of Ft. Collins, CO; Everett Turner III of Haleyville, NJ; Tarah Taylor(Adrian) of Millville, NJ; Curtis Turner of Haleyville, NJ; William Schuler of Louisville, KY; Matthew Keen(Sarah) of Glens falls, NY; and Erin Keen of Lititz, PA 14 great-grandchildren; Jeremiah Slusser, Elizabeth Slusser, Alexis Taylor, Brooke Turner, Alyssa Turner, Christian Turner, Aleya Taylor, Jakob Turner, Kaitlyn Turner, Willow Keen, Sofia Vazquez, Mateo Vazquez, Lily Keen, Connor Keen, and a host of nieces, nephews.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects will be welcomed for a walk through only viewing from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Barr Funeral Home. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be a private service and burial for immediate family only following the viewing.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Everett's memory can be made to The Elk Country Visitor Center 950 Winslow Hill Rd. Benezette, PA 15821.
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