Jack L. Turner

Jack L. Turner, 74, of Lititz, died peacefully following a brief illness, on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Cleona, he was the son of the late Elmer and Violet Kreiser Turner. For over 40 years Jack work for the former Raymark Industries, Manheim until his retirement. Following retirement he was employed for the Manheim Auto Auction for 12 years. Jack served in the PA National Guard for 8 years. He was the loving husband of Nancy L. McKinney Hibshman Turner and they observed their 44th wedding anniversary in September of last year. Jack was a faithful member of the Lititz United Methodist Church; and volunteered his time with mission trips through the Appalachian Service Projects and in helping with general church maintenance. He was a real outdoorsman and had a passion for: hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing throughout the years. He enjoyed his camping trips to Potter County and attending Penn State football games. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Michael R. husband of Sylvia Heffelfinger Turner of Myerstown, two stepsons: Galen R. Jr. husband of Pam Sweigart Hibshman of Lititz, Richard S. husband of Cynthia Body Hibshman of Shermansdale, one granddaughter, Sonya Kantner, four step grandchildren: Amanda, Desiree, Stormie, and Nicholas Hibshman, two brothers: Gene husband of Ruth Turner and Elmer J. Turner all of Lebanon. Preceding him in death is a sister, Nancy Smith. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service from the Lititz United Methodist Church 201 East Market Street, Lititz, on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township. There will be a viewing at the Lititz United Methodist Church on Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM with additional viewing on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Jack's memory to the Lititz United Methodist Church Caring and Sharing Group, 201 East Market Street, Lititz, PA 17543.