Leland Garris Turner, Sr., 86, of Suffolk passed away on July 29, 2009. A native of Isle of Wight County, VA he was the son of the late William E. Turner and Elizabeth Garris Turner. He was also predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Annie G. Holland Turner. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and served in World War II. Leland retired as owner and operator of Turner Electrical and Mechanical Contractors. He was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church for over 50 years, a member of the Laymen's Sunday School class and served as a Deacon. He was a member of the Eastover Ruritans and the Suffolk Golf Association.

He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Dianna T. Carroll (Ben) of Wakefield, Annette T. Yost (Billy) of Suffolk and Sharon T. Stone (Joe) of Suffolk; a son and daughter-in-law, Leland Garris Turner, Jr. (Nancy) of Suffolk; grandchildren: Rossie Carroll (Amy), Shannon T. Saunders (Richard), Daphne T. Russell (G.W.), Jon Stone, Jason Yost, Jonathan Yost (Amy) and Drew Yost; great grandchildren: Abbie Carroll, Collin Carroll, Brayden Russell, Tanner Yost and Colton Yost; and one brother, Roland C. Turner.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, officiated by Rev. Tommy Reynolds. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. for visitation and other times at 1236 River Road. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Suffolk Golf Course ladies, Pam and Julie. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com