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Kevin Lee Turner, of Independence Kentucky, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 25th, 2024. Kevin, a beloved brother, son, uncle, father, and friend was a lifelong resident of Kentucky. He is survived by his parents Gareth Turner and Ruth J. Turner, two children Amanda Turner and Marcus Turner, five brothers; Hank Turner, Michael Turner, Paul Turner, Steve Maisch, Keith Turner, four sisters; Kim Booth (nee Turner), Patty Elder (nee Turner), Pamela Valz (nee Maisch), Tasha Turner-Bicknell, 29 nieces and nephews and countless great nieces and nephews.
While Kevin’s time on earth may feel short to friends and family, Kevin held an unwavering faith in God and everlasting spiritual life. Kevin will join brother Garry Turner and sister Terry Lynn Shouse (nee Turner) in eternity.
Kevin, born in Fort Thomas Kentucky in 1964, graduated from Simon Kenton High School in 1982. He enjoyed playing saxophone in the band as well as high school jazz ensembles. He went on to graduate from Cincinnati Bible College and have an active youth in Christian ministry. Throughout Kevin’s adult life he loved to work, and he loved cars. His never-ending knowledge and enthusiasm for cars led him to a successful career in automotive sales with Beechmont Volkswagen, where he was a beloved team member.
He will be remembered fondly by family and friends as a loving person who never lost his youthful appreciation for the joys of life. Kevin loved sports, especially the Bengals, University of Kentucky basketball, and Formula 1 racing. He enjoyed spending time with his family, seeing movies, going to concerts, vacationing in Florida, and celebrating the holidays. In recent years he enjoyed going to church, traveling, hiking, and experiencing the many iterations of the Star Wars universe.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral service at 12:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, 30 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018. Burial will immediately follow at Independence Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
Independence Cemetery
Address: 5358 Madison Pike Independence, KY 41051Kevin Lee Turner
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Going to miss you my friend…
Well Kevin, we spoke almost every day over the past three months, about racing, my brother, watches, and your concern for me and my PD. Your faith never wavered. I don’t know why God took you home now, but I think when you arrived in Heaven you were probably as surprised as we were down here.
I will miss talking with you during the 24 hours of Daytona and Lemans in the middle of the night when I knew we were both up watching…And going to another Indy 500 with you will have to wait until we meet again as well. The irony of the timing of your passing with the first race weekend of F1 isn’t lost on me, and us talking during all the races will be dearly missed.
Your text to me last week: James 2:17-26 – Faith without works is dead faith. “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” I will help carry the torch until God brings me home to be with all of you in heaven.
I am coming to honor you and your life on Friday, and Paul and I will not go to another race without you being with us in spirit and in our hearts. You were my friend. More importantly you were a good man who honored and loved God. You can’t do better than that.
Rest in Peace. It won’t be the same without you down here.
Condolences to all of Kevin’s family, friends, and co-workers for your loss.
Warmest Regards, Love you brother….Until we see each other again.
Matt B
