Roger Turner jr

Roger Eugene Turner, Jr., age 67, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Roger was born on September 27, 1956 to Roger Eugene Turner and Caroline Alberta Turner in Columbus, Ohio. Roger retired in 2014 after 39 years as a dishwasher at Mount Carmel West Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Caroline Alberta Turner, and his sister Alberta (Mark) Rylance. He is also survived by his cousins Caroline "Sue" (Murle) Retherford and Herbert (Margie) Morrow. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Eugene Turner. Roger never knew a stranger. He lit up a room with his smile and friendly greeting. Kids especially loved him. He kept in very close contact with his family and friends. He doted on his beloved cat, "Baby" Kiara, who now lives with his sister Alberta and his brother-in-law Mark. Roger rarely went to church, but he had deep faith in Lord Jesus and prayed regularly. In recent months he enjoyed going to Bible studies and looking at his Bible. Roger grew up next to Columbus Fire Station 13 and befriended many of the firefighters there. He used to track police and fire runs on his CB radio. The firefighters taught Roger CPR and he once saved a man's life by giving him CPR after a heart attack. Roger had many hobbies, interests and passions. He was a huge Buckeye fan, especially of football and basketball, but he loved watching all Buckeye sports. Roger was a lifelong professional wrestling fan, and a fan of the Blue Jackets, Clippers and Crew. He was an honorary pit crew member for driver Donny Townsend at Columbus Motor Speedway. Roger loved the Ohio State Fair, especially the midway games, the horse competitions, and the food. He would always take home taffy and French waffles. He enjoyed occasionally playing the slots at Hollywood Casino. For many years Roger was in a Friday night league at Mr. Bill's Bowling Lanes. Recently, he often played the Wii bowling game. Roger loved food. He was a regular viewer of the Food Network. He was a grillmaster on both charcoal and electric grills. He made a weekly bus trip for breakfast at the Ohio Deli and Tee Jayes. He loved Ohio State Pizza & Deli, Dairy Queen, Popeyes and Susie's Sub Shop. Roger will be missed by so many, but most of all by his family, whom he loved dearly and who dearly loved him. A memorial service at Wesley Chapel Cemetery Expansion (Remembrance Plaza), including entombment in a columbarium, will be at a summer date to be determined. Please check with the funeral home for updates. Contributions in Roger's memory may go to King Avenue Church or Firefighters 4 Kids. We want to thank OhioHealth Hospice, the staff at Arlington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger at Wexner Medical Center, ANP Karen Barnhart at Lower Lights Christian Health Center and Pastor Karen Muntzing at King Avenue Church.

Roger Turner jr

September 27, 1956 - April 17, 2024