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Kenneth Robert Turner

1941 - 2021

Kenneth Robert Turner obituary, 1941-2021, Charleston, SC

BORN

1941

DIED

2021

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Kenneth Turner Obituary

Kenneth Robert (Bob) Turner GOOSE CREEK - Kenneth Robert (Bob) Turner, Goose Creek, SC, Kenneth Robert Turner, 80, passed away August 8, 2021. He was born in Allentown, PA, on Aug. 3, 1941, the son of the late Kenneth Bennett and Marie Hartman Turner. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gloria Hopson Turner; three sons, William (Billy), Robert (Bobby) (Charlene), and Brett Turner. He has 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Bob joined the Navy when he was 17 in Oct. 1958 and served 21 1/2 years. When he retired from the Navy he worked at Charleston Water Systems as Maintenance Shop Supervisor and retired from there in Dec. 2003. Bob loved cars and over the years he owned many Corvettes and Street Rods. He loved attending the car shows and talking to people. Service will be held Sept 9, 2021, at Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation at 281 Treeland Dr. Suite C, Ladson, SC. Visitation is 10:00 - 10:45 and service is 10:45. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ADM James B. Osborn Memorial Scholarship Fund and can be sent to Scholarship Fund Chairman, Carl Chinn, 217 Brailford Road, Summerville, SC 29485-5405. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2021.

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James R Hughey

August 8, 2025

In memory of Bob Turner . Neighbor and friend. Always remembered.

J.R. Hughey , Goose Creek,S.C.

Bobby Bowers

August 25, 2024

Bobby Bowers

August 25, 2024

Bobby Bowers

August 25, 2024

James R Hughey

August 25, 2024

In remembrance Bob Turner. He is always remembered and missed, friend and neighbor.

J.R. Hughey, Goose Creek, S. C.

Bobby Bowers

August 25, 2024

Bobby Bowers

August 25, 2024

Bobby Bowers

August 25, 2024

Bobby Bowers

August 25, 2024

We still about you and remember you fondly.
Love & miss you, Bob,
Linda & Bobby Bowers + The Breakfast Gang

James R Hughey

August 25, 2023

In remembrance of Bob Turner. I will always remember seeing Bob and his Street Rod at the local car shows and enjoyed talking with him. He is always remembered and missed, friend & neighbor.

J.R. Hughey Goose Creek, S.C.

Robert (Bobby) Bowers

August 25, 2023

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James R Hughey

August 25, 2022

In remembrance of Bob Turner. I will always remember seeing and talking to Bob at the Car Shows around town.
J.R. Hughey Goose Creek, S.C.

Rita Rozier

September 9, 2021

Gloria, Bobby and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Pops. I worked with him at Hanahan WTP and he was a very special friend to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Nancy Jeffcoat

September 8, 2021

The car shows would not have been the same without Bob.I always loved talking to him. Gloria, my heart is with you. Much love, Nancy

Nick Nichols

September 6, 2021

To Gloria and the Turner Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bob´s passing. We grieve with you on
the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bob, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS PICUDA SS-382 in 1964, will always be remembered as a "Brother of the Phin" and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

MM1(SS) Kenneth Robert Turner
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

Tom Jameson and Brenda Brinson

September 6, 2021

Gloria and family,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed.

Tom and Brenda

James R Hughey

September 6, 2021

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole family. I remember Bob from seeing him and his cars at the car shows and always enjoyed talking with him. He will be remembered and missed.
J.R. Hughey Goose Creek, S.C.

Linda & Bobby Bowers

September 5, 2021

We will continue to hold on to the many memories you have given us over the years, Bob. You will be greatly missed. We pray that we will meet once again later.
Love to Gloria and the family.
Love you, Bob.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Simplicity: Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services - Ladson

281 Treeland Dr., Ladson, SC 29456

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9

Service

10:45 a.m.

Simplicity: Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services - Ladson

281 Treeland Dr., Ladson, SC 29456

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