Kenneth Everettt Turner

Mr. Kenneth Everett Turner, 86, of Tybee Island, GA, left this earth to dwell in the house of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday night, November 10, 2026.

Kenny was born in Leary, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Cook Turner & Rever D. Turner of Waycross, GA, as well as two brothers, Clarence David Turner of Savannah, GA and Brady Turner of Waycross.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Harrelson Turner of Tybee Island; sons, Kenneth E. (Tina) Turner and Timothy Alan Turner, all of Tybee Island; sisters, Joyce (Jimmy) Brantley of Waycross, Yvonne (John) Knox of Waycross, and Lana (Larry) Orr of Bishop, GA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kenny served in the U.S. Army with the 1st Battalion – 87th Infantry in Baumholder, Germany from 1963-1965. He retired from International Paper where he was employed from 1965-2001. He was a volunteer fireman from 1972 – 1995, a first responder from 1962 – 1995, as well as a lifetime member of the Marine Rescue Squadron. He coached little league baseball, women’s softball, and was a Boy Scout leader.

The family is using this occasion to refocus on this good man/husband/father, and love of our lives. It was a joy and privilege for everyone who knew Kenny.

A private celebration of life service will be held in the near future, which were Kenny’s wishes, no big fanfare, but something small and simple.

In lieu of flowers you can send remembrances to Chapel By the Sea Baptist Church, P.O. Box 235, Tybee Island, GA 31328 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or Tybee Island Fire Department, 512 Jones Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328 or your choice. Kenny always said keep it simple & if you knew him, love is enough.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444