William J Turner

WILLIAM JACKSON “JACK” TURNER III. Jack was born on August 1, 1948. He was a loving
husband, father, brother, grandfather (Papa), Uncle and friend who went home to be with our Lord
and Savior on December 19, 2024. Born in Cleveland, Tennessee and raised in Orlando, Florida by
his parents Bill and Geneva Turner, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Turner, daughters Lori
Turner Cassidy, Dawn Turner Gamache and her husband, Chris Gamache, and stepdaughter Blair
Gibbs and her husband, Andrew Evans; and brothers Jim, Ken and Larry. Papa to 3 grandchildren.
Jack is best known as a musician, singer and saxophone player who loved to praise the Lord with his
music. Jack participated in several churches singing with his gospel quartet, Sonday Four, or playing
his saxophone. In addition to his gospel quartet Jack and his brother Larry formed a band known as
Friday’s Knights in their early years and performed at weddings, Christmas parties, New Year Eve’s
and Valentine dances until 2023.
Alongside his brother Larry, he co-owned and operated the Remedy Shop, Mr. Postman and Turner
Brothers, Inc. dba Turner Drugs until their retirement in 2023.
An avid sports fan who enjoyed cheering on the University of Florida Gators, New York Yankees,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and most of all Orlando Magic. He was a season ticket holder for the Magic
for many, many years and for the past few years became a fan favorite usher known as the “Dancing
Usher” during hometown Magic games.
Visitation will be at Family Church – Windermere Campus, 300 Main Street, Windermere, Florida
34786, on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to begin
at 2:00 p.m. at Family Church – Windermere Campus. Interment to follow the Celebration of Life
at the Winter Garden Cemetery, 13636 Lake Butler Boulevard, Winter Garden, Florida 34787.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in
Jack’s memory.

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