Age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Chemung County Nursing Facility.He was born February 29, 1924 to the late John Alfred and Anna Katherine (Johnson) Turner in Middletown, CT.John is survived by his children; Robert Charles & Patty Lynn Turner of Horseheads, NY, Timothy John Turner of Lake Side, AZ, Debra Ann Turner of Horseheads, NY; two grandchildren, Zachary and Jesse Turner of White Plains, NY.He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Turner, in 2003, and his nephew, Gregory Turner.John was a member of the Elks, and was employed at Corning Glass for over 35 years.He served in the Navy during WWII.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with funeral service immediately following (7:00 PM). Private graveside services will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer?s Support Group, P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902 or Chemung County Humane Society, 2435 Route 352, Elmira, NY 14901. Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family at www.olthof.com. The Turner family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the 6th floor of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for all of John?s exceptional care.