Ronnie Turner

Ronald Eugene Turner was born June 14, 1956 to Mary Ann Turner and Limb Simpson in Calhoun, Georgia.  He departed this life on January 12, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Ronnie was educated in Knoxville City Schools. Ronnie accepted Christ at an early age.  Ronnie loved to cook and show off his culinary skills in the kitchen at home and at work.  He was a chef at the Hyatt Regency, Naples Italian Restaurant and Calhoun’s from where he retired. Ronnie was an avid sports fan!  He loved to watch the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Lakers.  Ronnie was a free-spirited man who enjoyed spending time with his family especially his brother, whom he called “Richard."  He was known for giving people nicknames.  

Ronnie loved to laugh and tell fascinating stories.  He could make you laugh when you were feeling worst.  Ronnie will always be remembered for loving his family no matter what.

Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Turner Boatwright; father, Limb Simpson; stepfather, Wilbert James Boatwright; brothers, Mack and Jeffrey Turner; grandparents, Sam and Lucy Mae Turner and special lady friend, Keisha Smith.

Left to cherish his memory: sons, Ronald D. Rice of South Carolina and Melvin McCaleb of Knoxville, TN; four brothers, Ricky (Betty) Turner, Jerry (LaTronda) Curtis, both of Knoxville, TN, Michael and Berry Simpson, both of Calhoun, GA; six sisters, Deborah Turner and Shirley (Michael) Johnson, both of Knoxville, TN, Sherrie, Bridget, Beth and Abby, all of Calhoun, GA; uncle, Jimmy (Jessie) Turner: aunts, Wallene Turner, Margaret Martin, Betty Samples and Pauline Turner, all of Calhoun, GA; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Nina Garner and Princess Mack; friends of the family, Ronnie (Zeke) Nelson; a host of other family and friends too many to name.  

Friday, January 22, 2021, a public walkthrough is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Payne Avenue Baptist Church, 2714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Knoxville, TN. Social distancing and face coverings are required. A graveside service will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery, 2400 Berry Road, Knoxville, TN, where a white dove release will conclude the service. During this time, we will remain in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order No. 17 (COVID-19). All expressions of love may be delivered to the church the morning of the walkthrough. Service will be live-streamed at Facebook.com/ Pug Fuller Video. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD, 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
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