Aaron Turner Jr.'s Obituary
Aaron Turner Jr. 79 of Gainesville, FL passed away Sunday September 25, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 26, 1942 in Hazard, Ky.
Aaron started his trucking career in 1965 as an agent for North American Van Lines in Hazard, KY. In 1974 he moved to Coral Springs, FL and worked for Murray Van & Storage for 6 years as a long distance trucker. Working long hours eventually gave him the opportunity to buy the North American Van Lines agency in Gainesville, FL. He moved his family to Gainesville in 1980. His hard work, diligence, work ethic, his respect for his employees and desire to make his customers feel comfortable has allowed A Turner Moving & Storage to remain a family owned business in Gainesville. That is the essence of Aaron. Hard working with the desire to take care of his family, friends and customers.
Aaron is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Patricia Turner, his son Jeff Turner (Tammy) and daughter Gwen Turner, grandchildren Tara Utter, Aaron English (Nina), Corey Turner (Kayla), Amber English and Dakota Turner ( Mara), Great grandchildren Scarlett English and Colby English. He was preceded in death by his parents Aaron Turner Sr. and Margaret Herald Turner. Sisters Nellie Turner, Elizie Turner, Ellen Turner, Ollie Turner and Betty Turner.
Mr. Turner will be missed by family, friends, customers and business associates. His memory and legacy will remain strong in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 03, 2022, at A -Turner Moving and Storage 1001 N.W 53rd ave Gainesville from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m In lieu of flowers the family asks to make a contribution to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Haven Hospice of Gainesville, FL. ,
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