John David Turner, age 90 of Leesburg, passed peacefully on April 23, 2018 surrounded by his family.

John was born in Port Elizabeth to the late Frank and Anna Marie Schmidt Turner. He was a self-employed master plumber for most of his career and later worked for LS Riggins Oil Co., Whitehead Shipyard, and retired from UNIMIN Crop.

John was the largest bottle digger and collector in South Jersey, a member of Gold Prospectors of America, a master wood worker, and artist. He enjoyed metal detecting, bowling, traveling, camping, and horseshoes. He cherished his family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Baker Turner in 1999, son Thomas, daughter, Helen Lorenzo, grandson Jason DuVilla, brother, Frank, sister, Millie Pulsifer, and his dog Tiny.

John is survived by: his children, John D. Turner, Jr. of Millville, Patricia A. DuVilla of Folsom, Ellen Turner of Port Elizabeth, Sara Fielding of Leesburg, Kay Sheppard and husband Harry of Cedarville, Ann Cossaboon and husband Joe of Dividing Creek, Donna Orsini and husband Randy of Eldora, and Catherine Hartley and husband Victor of Woodbine; a brother, Everett; 28 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service 12 Noon on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street, Millville, where there will be a viewing from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Burial will follow in Head of the River Cemetery, Estelle Manor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or to a Humane Society/SPCA of the donor's choice.