Linwood Turner

Linwood Turner, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2026.

He was born on October 4, 1928, in Pleasant Hill. Linwood proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Military Police officer during the Korean War.

Following his military service, he married the love of his life, Rosetta “Rose” Thompson. He worked in land surveying with Rowe Engineering and Surveying in Mobile and with Basila Manufacturing before founding his own business, Turner Surveying. In addition to his professional work, Linwood raised cattle and poultry well into his later years. Through the Turner farm, he provided jobs, guidance, and lasting life lessons to many young men.

Linwood was a faithful and active member of Unity Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday School, and led the congregation in music and singing for many years. He also participated in mission trips and was a devoted member of the Gideons.

He deeply enjoyed time with his family and simple pleasures such as roller skating, riding his bicycle—often backwards—gardening, and being outdoors. Above all, Linwood loved the Lord and lived a life of service to his church, community, family, and friends.

His legacy of faith, hard work, and service will live on through all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Clara Rosetta “Rose” Turner; son, Don Turner; grandson, Douglas Jackson; parents, Edna Ball and Ottis Turner; siblings, Bonita Turner and Otis Gay Turner.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Valerie (Richard) Jackson of Mobile, Alabama; son, Kevin Turner of Leakesville; grandchildren, (Amber Jackson), Stephen (Amanda) Jackson, Eric (Amanda) Jackson; great grandchildren, Hank, James, Harrison, Teddy, Meryll, Charlotte and Eloise; numerous nieces, nephews.

The Visitation will be Friday, January 16, 2026 from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM at Unity Baptist Church. The Funeral Service will follow beginning at 2:00 PM with Bro. Walter Mixon officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery. Pallbearers include Stephen Jackson, Eric Jackson, Bruce Turner, Ben Turner, Bryan Turner, Nic Turner, Tyson Moreno and Leonard Herndon. Honorary Pallbearers include Bernie Dearman and Vince Havard.

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements. 

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