Billy D. Turner

Billy D. Turner, of Springfield, died at 9:20 AM on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 3, 1931 to Scott Winfield & Mable Winchester Turner in Williamsville, IL. He married Carolyn J. Dyer on December 2, 1951 at the Williamsville Christian Church. They were married 69 years. She died Nov. 16, 2020.

To this union were born seven children, Cheryl A (Jerry) Eagles, Gerald W. (Susan) Turner, Cynthia J. (Don) Cornell, David M. (Jennifer) Turner, Pamela J. Turner, twins, Brian M. (Ann) Turner and Brent M. Turner.  There are twelve grandsons, thirteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Two sister-in-laws, Pat Turner & Sharon Dyer Powell survives him.

Two daughters, Cheryl Turner Eagles, Cynthia Turner Cornell; his parents, and seven brothers & sisters preceded him in death.  Wilma G. Harman, Robert L. Turner, Chester W. Turner, Irma J. Miller, Mary I. Feeley, Betty J. Sias & Fred K. Turner.

He was a member of the Williamsville Christian Church for over 70 years and volunteer at The Christian Village at Lincoln.

He was Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Williamsville Park Planning Commission & served on the Zoning Board of Appeals & was a Trustee of Williams Township.

During the Korean War he was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corp, where he served in H & S Btn and later with the 812st Special Infantry Co.

Bill retired as a Data Processing Manager for CMS with 40 years of service.

He was a member of several Masonic Fraternities & was a Honorary Kentucky Colonel.

Carolyn and he enjoyed many years of travel and spending time with their family.

Visitation for Billy will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral services at 11:00 AM at the Williamsville Christian Church.  Masonic services will be held at 10:45 AM.

Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery, near Williamsville, IL with military rites being performed.

Memorial contributions can be made to Williamsville Christian Church.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.