Jim Turner

James Edward "Bulldog" Turner, 84, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, at his home.

He was born July 15, 1931, in Detroit, son of Charles and Irene Runion Turner. He and Patty Stroder Reisenbichler were married June 1, 1999. She survives.

James was mostly known by his nickname "Bulldog." He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1953. He was a member of Emanuel UCC in Jackson. Bulldog was a bricklayer for over 40 years and in the brick trade for over 50 years. He owned and operated QT Masonry in Jackson from 1966 until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, a life member of The Jackson Men's Optimist Club and Jackson Elks Lodge No. 2652.

Loving survivors include his wife of 17 years; three sons, David (Marilyn) Turner of Jackson, Dennis (Regina) Turner of Washington, Illinois, and Douglas Turner of Jackson; three stepdaughters, Jennifer (Joel) Wealer of Owings, Maryland, Emily Reisenbichler of Nashville, Tennessee, and Julie (Kevin) Woodruff of Jackson; one stepson, Danny Wilkens of Jackson; two brothers, Dwight and Ron Turner; two sisters, Sue Grant and Patsy George; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Karen King; a brother, Calvin Turner; and his second wife, Brenda Kimbel Wilkens Turner.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to service time Friday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Jim Woeltje officiating. Interment will be in McLains Chapel Cemetery near Oriole.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to Southeast Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.