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James "Ivan" Turner

February 22, 1938 — January 26, 2023

James "Ivan" Turner

Ivan went to be with the Lord and his loving wife on January 26th. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; grandson, PJ; father, Jim; mother, Lizzie; brothers, JL and Kermit, sister, Allene; son-in-law, Buz Parsons.

He was a Christian man and loving devoted father to his daughter. He was born in Dawson County and lived there until the passing of his beloved wife Nancy. He then moved to Texas living his remaining years with his daughter Lisa. He enjoyed life on the farm taking care of his animals and sitting on the porch watching birds. He loved watching sports especially the Atlanta Braves (never missing a game) and became a Texas Rangers fan.

He is survived by his daughter Lisa, Grandson Josh (Ashley), Granddaughter Jenifer Smith (Des), Great Granddaughter Hayden, Great Grandsons William and Ellijah, Sisters Doris, Stella and Opal, many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Hamby and Rev. Troy Milford officiating. Interment will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations to Concord Baptist Church or American Heart Association.

 
Depend upon it, your dying hour will be the best
hour you have every known! Your last moment will
be your richest moment, better than the day of
your birth will be the day of your death. It shall be
the beginning of heaven, the rising of a sun that
shall go no more down forever! – C.H. Spurgeon

 

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements.  
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Visitation

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory

210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040

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Visitation

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory

210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory

210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040

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