William “Pop” Wendel Turner, 83, of Irondale, passed away on Sunday, August 7, surrounded by his family.
Wendel was born in Cullman, Alabama, to Arthur and Agnes Turner.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Betty Reese and Linda Daniel.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Linda McCay Turner, son, Scott Turner (Sharon), and daughter, Lisa Watson. Wendel was a proud grandfather of four grandchildren, Amanda Randolph (Jeremy), Lindsey Sharpe (Robert), Kaitlin Rector (Stanley), and Hunter Watson; six great-grandchildren, Claire, Nathan, Caiden, Ryleigh, Blakely and Emmett. Brother, Billy Wayne Turner (Lynn), sisters, Connie Elkins (Mark) and Jodi Bice, and several nieces and nephews. He also left behind two very special fur babies, Alice and Baby.
His goal in life was to care for his family. He was an avid deer hunter until his health began to decline about five years ago. It was through this hobby that he made numerous lifelong friends.
Reverend Mahlon Felkins will be officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Services will follow at 12 p.m. in the chapel. Committal will follow in the Masonic Gardens.