James Robert Turner, 79, was born on August 21, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up in Roeland Park, Kansas, and passed away on May 2, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.
He was fondly known as Jim, JT, Papa, or James Wellington. He was a member of the United States Army and later made a career as a manufacturer’s representative, traveling around the country making many friends along the way with his fun-spirited soul. In his early years, James enjoyed playing baseball and racing motorcycles in enduros. In his later years, he shared his passion for golf with family and friends as often as he could.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marie Turner, and his grandson, Andrew Turner. He is survived by his two sons, Steven (Stacy) and Jeffrey (Kristen) Turner, and their mother, Linda. He also leaves his cherished grandchildren; Kyle (Leigh), Chase, Peyton, and Ryan, his siblings; Carol Mohr (Greg), Kathy DeVries, and John Turner, and his treasured cousins, nieces, and nephew. He will be missed every day.
Please join the Turner Family in a celebration of life, open house, on June 17, 2023, from 3:30pm-6:30pm at Kendrick Cottage/Crestview Park, 5414 Kendrick Court, Golden, CO 80403.