Tony Turner, age 85 of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Autumn Wood Nursing Home.
Mr. Turner was born July 17, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky the son of Lige and Glenna Rose Hendrix Turner. He was a member of Eastview Church of Christ. He retired from the Washington County Telephone Company after 31 years. He was a loving and giving father. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He loved farmers markets and was a bee keeper who sold honey and produce. He was known to take care of neighbors and his community with his harvest.
Mr. Turner is survived by his daughters, Violet Hayes (Roy) of Pekin and Sherry Wright (Jeff) of Salem, his brother, Lige Turner Jr. of New Mexico, grandchildren Tony Hayes (Cynthia), Sheena Becker (Randy), Ryan Hayes, Colter Wright (Jasmine), Tessa Lothery (Andrew) and 11 great grandchildren.
Mr. Turner is preceded in death by his wife, Meda Patricia (Dunn) Turner, his parents and his brothers, Thomas Turner and Gerald Turner.
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00A.M at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 4:00-8:00P.M and Wednesday morning, from 9:00A.M until the time of service. Burial will follow the services at Olive Branch Cemetery.
