He was born in Kingsport, TN on August 27, 1946 to the late Ivan Edgar Turner and Faye Wampler Turner. Dewane was a graduate of Nickelsville High School Class of 1964, was a retired mechanic from TN Eastman Company and was an SAP specialist in the plant maintenance division. He was a 50-year member of Fidelity Lodge #173 A.F. & A.M., past District Deputy Grand Master of 49th District VA A.F. & A.M and a charter member of Twin Springs Athletic Boosters. He was also a member of New Hope Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Gray Turner; 2 sons, Michael Dewane Turner and Kevin Wayne Turner; and nephew, Jason Turner.

He is survived by 2 grandchildren, Allison Michelle Turner and Justin Michael Turner; great-grandson, Mason Allen Wright; brother, Ronald Turner (Karen); brother and sister-in-law, Charlie Bill and Charlotte Gray; sister-in-law, Sherry Bridwell (Jim); niece, Christine Quillen (Joe) and Sophia Davidson (Joe); nephews, Jeffery Gray (Kim), Greg Turner (Jessica) and Nathan Bridwell; great-nieces, Emily Davidson (Cody) and Reese Turner; great-nephews, Jaystin Turner, Blake Gray and Isaac Quillen; great-great-nephews, Abel Davidson, Eli & Grant Davidson; very special friend, Patricia Minton; along with a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 12-2 PM in the chapel at Colonial Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 PM with Rev. Darrell Fletcher officiating. The Virginia Boys will provide music.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lowell Campbell, Jeffery Gray, Charlie Bill Gray, Greg Turner, Ronald Turner and Mason Wright.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Online condolences may be made to the Turner family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com

COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Dewane Turner.

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Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Dewane Turner

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11 Entries

George Odle

December 9, 2023

I was privileged to know and love Dewane since childhood. He was a good man and friend, always smiling, always friendly. He was a Masonic brother and Christian brother whose memory I will cherish in sacredness. I am physically unable to be at the receiving of friends and his funeral. But I join you who are there in offering my thanks for and the celebration of his life. God bless Ronald, his brother, and all his family members in your time of grief and loss. My prayers to that end.

John Hilton

December 8, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sam Hilton

Judy Smith Salyer

December 7, 2023

So sorry to hear. Dewane was a longtime friend and married my best friend, Mary Alice. Precious memories of them both. He will be missed. Prayers and hugs to his family and friends. Love to all.

Carolyn Baker

December 6, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the Turner family. Dewane was a wonderful man, kind, fun, and a friend to all.

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Bucky Meade

December 6, 2023

So sorry for your loss, he was a great father, a great man, and a great friend to all who knew him.

Theresa Sandefur

December 5, 2023

Ronald, Karen, Greg,Jessica & Jaystin I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dewayne. My thoughts and prayers will continue for you all during this sad time. May God to give you comfort and peace. Love to you all.

Darrell McConnell

December 5, 2023

So sorry to here this for Dewane. Prayers for the family.

Giles Hall

December 5, 2023

Dewane was a good person. So sorry to hear of his passing. RIP good man.

Candi Bays

December 5, 2023

My heartfelt sympathy to everyone. Prayers for peace, I’m sorry! I love y’all.

Roger Scott

December 5, 2023

So sorry to hear about Dewane's passing. I have many great memories of the family. God rest his soul.