Ernest Rolland Turner

Mr. Ernest Rolland Turner, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died, Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home after an extended illness.
Mr. Turner was born in Calloway Co., Kentucky on May 27, 1935 to the late Gaylon Turner and Maida Tripp Turner. Mr. Turner before retiring was employed by Diuguid Furniture of Murray, were he sold furniture and installed carpet; he also was employed by Thurman Furniture of Murray, as a carpet installer. Mr. Turner was a member of the Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church of God.
In addition to his parents Mr. Turner was preceded in death one brother, Vernie Turner and a brother-in-law, Joe Crutcher.
Mr. Turner is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Turner of Murray, to whom he married on July 16, 1965 in Murray; one son Kevin "Stick" Turner and wife Jackie of Murray; one sister, Gaynell Crutcher of Puryear, TN; one granddaughter, Mary Ellen "Me Me" Turner; as well as one niece.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Young, Rev. Kerry Lambert and Bro. Philip Bazzell officiating. Burial to follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the College Fund for Mary Ellen Turner, % B B and T Bank, 500 Main Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com