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Ashley Waldon
John (Papa) Turner
April 10th, 1950 - February 17th, 2022
April 10th, 1950 - February 17th, 2022
Your wings were ready but our hearts were not.
John Turner (Papa John) was born in Gadsden, Alabama on April 10, 1950 to Rose Lee Barkley. He moved to Cleveland, OH with his mother when he was three day old. Jonh work at Al Paul Car wash as Car detailer until he retired in 2007. John was best know for his witty jokes and his love for his family and friends. He enjoyed watching his western. He love sitting outside and people watching (lol). He love music , cars, his baseballcaps, and watches. Papa John was called home to be with the lord on Feb 17, 2022. He leaves behind his life Companion Angela Austin, a brother in law Willie (2 nieces ) and 2 sisters in laws Asia( 2 nieces and a nephew) Janette ( 2 nephews), 4 granddaughters Ashley(Dwayne), Amber, Alexius, and Anayia and 9 great grand children, a long list of family and friends.
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