Lewell Andrew Turner, age 87, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Mr. Turner was born on February 19, 1938, in Statesboro, Georgia, to the late Willie Clinton Turner and the late Bertie Mae Brown Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Turner. Lewell honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, stationed stateside. His military service reflected the same sense of duty and commitment that would define the rest of his life. Following his service, Lewell began a remarkable 45-year career with Rockwell / Brooks Instruments. Lewell and his beloved wife, Gwen, shared 47 wonderful years in Pembroke, Georgia. During that time, they were faithful members of First Baptist Church of Pembroke, where Lewell served as a Deacon. After retirement, they moved to Cornelia, Georgia, where they found a new church home at Level Grove Baptist Church. An avid golfer, Lewell found great joy on the golf course. He also had a patient and skillful hand for tinkering, especially when it came to clock and watch repair.
Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Gwen Turner, of Cornelia; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Kerrie Turner, of Buford; granddaughter, Allison Turner, of Buford; brothers, Preston Turner, of Nevils, GA; Wendell Turner, of Guyton, GA; sister, Margie Griffith, of Statesboro, GA; brothers, Richard Turner, of Cornelia; Robert Turner, of Brundidge, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Dr. Brian James and Rev. Reed Suggs officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.
