Larry Allen Turner

  KINGSPORT - Larry Allen Turner, 64 of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2016 with his loving wife, Beverly Ann by his side following a brief illness.

Larry was born in Cherokee County, SC but resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was Army Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. Larry was employed by Willamette Paper Company for over 15 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching college football and working around the house. Larry took tremendous pride and care in his vehicle, always keeping them spotless.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Napolean Thompson and one brother.

Surviving are his loving wife of 33 years, Beverly Ann Turner; daughter, Jessica Swearingen; son, Jason Swain; mother, Bernice West; sister, Anna Ray Houston; best friend and brother-in-law, Albert Arnold and wife Mae; three other brothers-in-law, Ricky Arnold, Roger Hammonds and Tony Hammond and wife Charity; sister-in-law, Lise Wolfe and husband Kenny; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.

A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Greg DePriest officiating.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Color Guard, P.O. Box 66, Kingsport, TN 37662.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Massey at Johnson City Medical Center and ICU Nurse, Brandi Bland

An online guest registry may be signed by visiting www.oakhillfh.com  .

The staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Larry Allen Turner.