Marion D. Turner

Marion D. Turner, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the age of 83. He was a graduate of Murphy High School in Atlanta, GA, and worked for the John Harland Company for almost 40 years.  Marion also owned and operated Conyers Printing Company for 11 years. He loved the Lord, his church, his family and friends. He always had a smile, ready conversation, and a friendly word for everyone he met. He had been a member of Glen Haven Baptist Church for 30 years where he was a deacon and a choir member. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Berda Turner; and brothers, Floyd Turner and Maurice Turner.

Mr. Turner’s legacy shall remain with those who knew him best, especially his wife of 61 years, Yvonne Turner; daughter, Kellie Pharr; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Debbie Turner; grandchildren, Lindsey and Matt Thrash, Katie Turner, Hallie Turner, Margaret Pharr, Emily Pharr; great-granddaughters, Julia Thrash, Jane Thrash; sister, Frances Ivey; as well and several nieces and nephews and many friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Mr. Turner’s life will be held Sunday, February 28, 2021, 3:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Brady Howard, Pastor Warren Green, and Pastor Stan Berrong officiating. The family will welcome friends at the funeral home prior to his service from 1:30-2:45 P.M. Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Glen Haven Baptist Church, 345 East Lake Road, McDonough, GA. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the family understands if you are unable to attend the Funeral Service for Mr. Turner.

CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public.  Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services.  In addition, gatherings are limited to 50 persons or less in our facility at one time.  Please honor these restrictions for the safety of the family, yourself, and our staff.

Mr. Turner's service can be viewed by visiting the following link: https://www.livestream.caldwellandcowan.net/live-stream-gallery?wix-vod-video-id=d83a7cae14bd4a73b96012311e164f6f&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kdqcw61m