John Orvilon Turner

February 6, 1932 - September 16, 2016

John Orvilon Turner, 84, of Independence, MO passed away Sept. 16, 2016 looking forward to "going to his new Home" and the opportunity to watch his grand kids from Heaven. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, at East Side Baptist Church, 19901 E. 78 Hwy., Independence. Visitation will begin at Noon, with Services following at 1pm. Burial at Mt. Washington Forever. John was born in Smithville, TN to Bob & Jennie Page-Turner. He loved kids, an opportunity to help or take up for the "underdog", & that old blue Chevy pick-up. He was known to talk for hours and to also tell people exactly what he thought. He loved helping the less fortunate and recognized that God had blessed him. John strongly believed and shared that no one could ever out-give God! He served in the US Army, Retired from General Motors and was a member of the UAW. John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joe, brother-in-law Bob, sister-in-law Francis, and former wife and mother of his children, Hazel. Survivors include 2 siblings, Corrine & Charlie, 2 children Mike & Barbara, 3 grand kids, 3 great grand kids, and several cousins, nieces, nephews, & friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to East Side Baptist Church will be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Cashatt Family Funeral Home where fond memories and words of comfort may be shared at: www.CashattFamilyFuneralHome.com.