Billy B. Turner

January 1, 1938 - May 6, 2018

Billy B. Turner, 80, of Bristol, TN passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 joining his mother, father, brothers, son, and grandson. He was born in Haysi, VA on January 1, 1938, a son of the late Elbert and Gracie Edwards Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jerry Turner; grandson, Matthew Biggins; brothers, Charlie Turner, Curt Turner, Corb Turner, and Bob Turner. He was a member of Anchor Independent Baptist Church in Bristol, VA and had worked at Turner Mining for many years. He was a member of the Army National Guard, Hoge Lodge # 8 A.F. & A.M. in Wise, VA, and a member of Shriners Jericho Temple in Kingsport, TN. He loved playing music for senior citizens and his church and was a member of the Road Runners taking children to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville, SC. Billy is survived by his children, Sharon Turner Biggins, Billy Turner and wife Terri, and Eric Turner and wife Amber; grandchildren, Danielle Chance and husband Nathaniel, Ashley Aquilera and husband Gilbert, Kyle Biggins and wife Tricia, Adam Biggins, Nick Biggins, James Biggins, Julia Turner, Anthony Turner, and Victoria Turner; four great grandchildren; brothers, Glen Turner and Johnny Turner; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Schrenker and the staff at Caris Healthcare for all the love and care shown to Billy during his illness. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Anchor Independent Baptist Church, 608 W. Mary St., Bristol, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Senior Pastor Mark Vestal and Pastor Larry Turner officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.