Leon Turner

October 13, 1946 - December 6, 2020

Leon Turner, 74, of Middletown, CT., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born on October 13, 1946 in Hemingway S.C. Leon, the fifth of ten children, was born to the late James and Annie Turner. He attended Chavis High School in Hemingway, S.C. In 1963, he relocated to Portland, Connecticut and was employed by the Barn Mill. Leon leaves to cherish his loving memory, three daughters Maxine (Willie James) Cooper of Hemingway S.C., Belinda (Rodney) Huff of Wallingford, CT and Tameka Turner of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren: Steven Jr and Matrell Davis of Hemingway S.C. and Christopher Huff of Newington, CT; eight great-grandchildren: Pailia, Lucas, Landon, DeAndre, TreyShaun, Ty’Lasia, Sa’Nai and Christopher Jr.; seven siblings: three sisters, Willow and Collie Turner both of Middletown, CT., Veronica (Robert) Watson of Killeen, TX., four brothers: Erence, Ophus, Kenneth and Timothy all of Middletown, CT. Two special sisters, Rev. Robyn Anderson Turner, Rev. Dr. Marvelene Haynes, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. His special friend Nancy Ege and many friends from the North End of Middletown, CT, who he considered family. Leon was predeceased by his two brothers, James and Oliver Turner. Leon was an incredibly unique person with a great sense of humor. He loved to dance like James Brown and Jackie Wilson. Racing in his wheelchair and traveling around town gave him great joy. He was a friend to many, and he loved to help others. He was the honorary father of the Mary Ida Vandross Missionary Baptist Church located on Main Street, Middletown, CT., under the leadership of Rev. Ronnie Bantum.