LENOX, Mass. — James Earl Turner, 69, died suddenly his home in Lenox on Thursday, July 6, 2017.

 

Born in Wakefield on April 9, 1947, to Earl and Mary Turner, he was educated in the Wakefield Public School System and later attended the former North Adams State College. 

 

An Army veteran, he served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. 

 

Mr. Turner moved to Lenox in the mid-1970s and held several custodial positions, including at the former Meadow Place Retirement Home, St. Ann's Church, the Lenox Library and, most recently, The Old Heritage Tavern, until he retired in 2015.

 

He leaves two daughters, Christina Perez (Les), and Yvonne Lemmon (Erik), both of the state of Florida; his son Caleb Turner (Julia) of Housatonic; his siblings Steve Turner (Sue) of Lenox, Tom Turner (Phil) of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Pat Turner (Patty) of Yorke Harbor, Maine; and three grandchildren, Jordann Perez, Quinn Lemmon, and Henrietta Turner.

 

He was a favorite of his nieces and nephews. Mr. Turner had a gentle soul and a generous spirit that all who knew him recognized and appreciated.

 

FUNERAL NOTICE — Calling hours for Mr. Turner will be held Monday, July 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main St., Lenox. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Lenox Veterans Association or the Lenox Housing Authority, both in care of the funeral home.