James Arthur Turner 77, Springfield, MO. passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on August 18, 1946, in Springfield, MO. to Arthur and Betty (Stroud) Turner He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, and was a life long area resident. He was retired from M.F.A. Milling Company. He enjoyed fishing with his brother, playing the Lottery, and going to Antique Stores and Flea Markets.

James was preceded in  death by his father, Arthur W, Turner, mother, Betty S. Turner, wife, Janyce Turner, daughter, Tina Turner, son, Carl Lodwick, and his brothers: Patrick Turner and John W. Turner. James is survived by his daughters: Rhonda Cole (Lodwick), sons: Patrick Turner  and his wife, Lois, Arthur Turner and his wife, Lisa, and Aaron Turner and his wife, Becky, Thirteen grandchildren: Nathan, Latisha, Keisha, Nick, Heather, Donnie, Chrissy, Brittany, Brooke, Matte, McKinley, Abby, Scarlet, and Serenity, as well as 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his great- grandson: Quincy, who thinks **”He’s the Favorite”** one sister and her husband, Mary Cuezze and her husband, Nick, along with two nieces and two nephews.