Mr. James Alfred “Shorty” Turner, age 92, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, April 2, 2018, in Cartersville, GA. Mr. Turner was born October 28, 1925, in Aragon, GA, son of the late Melvin and Cleo Turner.  He was Church of God by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford. Graveside and interment services for Mr. Turner will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. Mr. Turner will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour Wednesday. Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Alfred “Shorty” Turner who died on Monday. (see complete obituary below)

Mr. James Alfred “Shorty” Turner, age 92, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, April 2, 2018, in Cartersville, GA.

Mr. Turner was born October 28, 1925, in Aragon, GA, son of the late Melvin and Cleo Turner.  He was Church of God by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dello Jo SmithTurner; sons, Bradley Turner and Jerry Turner; and a daughter, Sherry Turner Scott.

Mr. Turner is survived by his grandchildren, Robby (Michelle) Hill; and great-grandchildren, Christopher Hill, Carson Hill, and Chloe Hill; brother, Bobby Turner; half-sisters, Jennifer Childers, Margaret Myers, and Betty Meeks.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Turner will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. 

Mr. Turner will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour Wednesday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Alfred “Shorty” Turner who died on Monday.  To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.