William “Clell” Turner, age 82, of London, KY, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Clell was born on October 21, 1939 in Ano, KY to the late Everett and Anna Arthur Turner.  He was married to Shirley Rogers Turner and together they had four children. He was in the lumber industry for many years until he started and operated Clell Turner Saw Mill until retiring in 2017. He was a member of Clifty Grove Baptist Church. Clell loved watching UK football and basketball and boating on Laurel Lake. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with the grandkids. Clell was a Kentucky Colonel.

He is survived by his children, Debby (Mike) Taylor of Versailles, Connie (Rob) Floyd of London, Johnny (Kim) Turner of London and Robbie Turner of London; the mother of his children, Shirley Turner of London; two brothers, Buren Turner of Somerset and Vola Turner of London; his grandchildren, Brittany Robinson, Nick Taylor, Tabitha House, Jake Floyd, Caitlynn Iddings, Shan Taylor, Kellen Turner, Logan Turner, Kelsey Rolett and Nicole Turner; his great grandchildren, Lila Floyd, Layla Taylor, Anna Iddings, Hiltyn House, Luke Robinson, Colter Taylor, Eli Floyd, Kingston Taylor, Lane Robinson, Claire Iddings, Hendrix House, Ilyena Taylor, Huxley House, Kalum Turner, Henry Iddings, Quinn Taylor and Honor House; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. 

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Delmer Turner and Norris Turner; and one sister, Faye Turner.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. 

His funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Shan Taylor and Bro. Dwight Bullock officiating.  Burial will be at Chaney Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jake Floyd, Nick Taylor, Logan Turner, Steve Robinson, Aaron Iddings, Dusty House, Adam Ward, and Kellen Turner.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made in memory of Clell Turner to Clifty Grove Baptist Church or St. Judes Children Hospital in c/o Lake Cumberland Funeral Home P.O. Box 1441 Somerset, KY 42502.

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Clell Turner.