Earl Turner
November 8, 1955 - March 25, 2024

Earl Turner, 68, of Bagley, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2024. Earl was born on November 8, 1955 to Barbara (Alexander) and Forrest Turner. He graduated high school in Linden, Iowa in 1973. He spent many years working in greenhouses, also using his green thumb to garden and nurture a beautiful collection of house plants. He also spent many years in construction doing drywall, eventually starting his own business. Many people know him for his musicianship, having played lead guitar in many bands such as Blue Mist, Overboard, and Skeeter Creek Band. He had immense love for his partner Susan Morrell, as well as his family, neighbors, and friends. He had three children; Joseph David Anderson, Justin Scott Turner, and Early Jo Turner. He had two grandchildren; Nicholas Turner and Morgan Anderson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Barbara (Alexander) and Forrest Turner, brother Raymond Turner, and sister Sara Turner as well as other family and friends. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, brothers David Turner and Steve Turner, and sister Jane Ann Benner.

In lieu of a traditional service, all are welcome to a celebration of life on April 2, 2024 at the Yale Community Building from 2-8pm.

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