Jerry Edward Turner

RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerry Edward Turner, age 49, of Richmond, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, surrounded by his loving family and compassionate caregivers at Heritage House of Richmond. Jerry, also known as JT, Jay Tee, and J to the T, grew up on the family farm in Fountain City. He, along with his brothers and sister, spent their days playing in the creek, fishing in the ponds, and playing hide seek in the many barns. He graduated with the class of 1985 from Northeastern High School and earned a degree in Criminal Justice from IUPUI and later became a paralegal. He worked for several insurance firms and ProAssurance for many years investigating insurance fraud and, his greatest passion, assisting in preparation for medical malpractice trials. He was CEO of Potenza Consultants, Inc. and founder and co-owner of My Life Stylish. Jerry lived and worked most of his adult life in Fishers, Indiana. He filled his life with love and adventure. His favorite vacation spot was Mexico where he traveled with his family on multiple occasions and created beautiful and lasting memories. He loved to spend time with his friends, playing cards and watching football, especially the University of Florida Gators. He was passionate about music, singing, and playing guitar. He instilled this love in his daughter, Zoe, who was his pride and joy. Jerry was never happier than those times when he watched Zoe perform on stage at various concerts, plays, and musicals. He was a member of iTown Church in Fishers, Indiana. JT is survived by his daughter, Zoe Turner of Fishers, Indiana; mother and father, Rose and Edward Turner of Richmond; brothers, Daniel (Mandy) Turner of Fountain City, Indiana, and David (Diane) Turner of Michigan; sister, Sharon (Turner) Schultz of Minnesota; brother-in-law, Bill Dippo; his girlfriend, Johanna, who was the love of his life; niece, Kelsey; nephews, Ben, Mike, Corey, James, and Kyle; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jerry joins a loving family in heaven including his sister, Carol Marie (Turner) Dippo; brother-in-law, Norman Schultz; maternal grandparents; and paternal grandparents. Visitation for Jerry Edward Turner will be from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Deacon Frank Roberts officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: United Leukodystrophy Foundation for AMN, 224 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL 60115. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Jerry Edward Turner

May 17, 1967 - November 8, 2016