Philip W. Turner
Philip Wayne Turner, 91, entered his heavenly home on March 8, 2024. Philip was born on March 16, 1932, to John H. and Virginia (Moore) Turner. He was born and raised in Arcadia, FL where he made a very successful life for himself and his family. During his life, Phil built several profitable businesses, which included cattle ranching, watermelon farming, and citrus groves. He was also proud of operating the Arcadia Livestock Market for 7 years, which fulfilled a lifelong dream of his. Through the years he was an active member of many of the boards involved with the agricultural industry. Philip served his country and was honorably discharged in 1952 from the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was a Baptist and a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Ogden. In his spare time, Phil enjoyed fishing, deer and quail hunting, and just being outside. He was the happiest anytime he was checking his cows, watching his watermelons grow or just sitting in Englewood watching the boats go by.
Philip married Shirley (Fort) on March 16, 1958, and together they raised four children. Libby Turner McKettrick, John H. (Margie) Turner III, Philip W. (Amy) Turner Jr., and Malcome “Mac” Turner. He was Grandpa to eight grandchildren: Krista (Robert) Browning, Stephen (Jamie) Heine, John (Nicole) Turner IV, Randall Turner, Brad (Erika) Turner, Philip Turner III (Amanda), Bailey (Shelby) Turner and Katie (Landon) Albritton. He was also Grandpa to his 11 great-grandchildren. Phil was a family man who instilled a hard-working ethic and love of the land in all of them. Many are carrying on the agricultural efforts and traditions so that his legacy can live on for many years.
Philip was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley Turner, his brother Eugene H. Turner Sr., his daughter-in-law Sherrie Turner, and his son-in-law, Carl McKettrick Sr.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his special caregivers, and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia on Sunday, March 17 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church of Fort Ogden. Pastor Wayne Earnest will be officiating on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The interment will be at Joshua Creek Cemetery at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tidewell Foundation, 3550 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34239, or First Baptist Church of Fort Ogden, P O Box 157, Ft. Odgen, FL 34267, or to the charity of your choice.
Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.
