James A. "Jim" Turner

James A. "Jim" Turner, Jr., Age 61 of Colmar PA, and formerly of Ambler, PA died Monday, September 22, 2014 in the Quakertown Center. Born in Abington, he is the son of James, Sr. and Frances (nee Rocco) Turner, both of Telford, PA. Jim was a graduate of Wissahickon High School, Class of 1971 and Penn State University, Class of 1975. He was the Owner of James A. Turner, Inc. an oil and stone hauling truck company started by his father in the 1970's in Ambler and later in Souderton. Jim was a member of the Delaware Valley Fuel Dealers Assoc. and the PA Motor Truck Assoc. He was also a member of St. Maria Goretti Church in Hatfield. He enjoyed car and horse racing, football, and spending time with his family. James is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Joanne M. (nee Gruss) Turner and his devoted children James A. "JT" Turner of Telford, PA; John A. Turner of Souderton, PA; and Jaclyn M. Toro, her husband Leo, and his granddaughter Camille of Quakertown, PA. He is also survived by his brother, Ron Turner of Horsham and his sister, Elizabeth Turner of Souderton. Relative and Friends are invited to call on Saturday, September 27, 2014 after 9:00 AM to St. Anth...[more]

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of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler, PA. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM with Rev. John T. Lyons as celebrant. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. Remembrances in Jim's name to Alchemy Open Studio (AOS) at www.aostudio.org 260 Wells Rd, Suite A, Doylestown, PA 18901 would be appreciated by his family. This is a non-profit therapeutic arts programs for individuals with disabilities. Photos and tributes may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com