In Memory

Thunder Road

But this time I'm rollin' solo
just me and my trusty truck,
We've got to get a goin':
so goodybe ... and lots of luck!
I'm rollin'up to heaven,
up there on that Thunder Road,
they said they're waitin' for me and
this very special load.
They said to check in with the angel
at the guard shack of heaven's gate,
I guess they need another trucker
to haul some of that holy freight!
So the next time you see the lightening
and you hear that thunder roar,
Don't you worry about the storm clouds...
It'll be the diesel hummin'
as we welcome home one more.

Vicki Scofield

John H. Turner IV, age 49, of Biglerville, entered into God's eternal care on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born Friday, March 3, 1961 in Washington, D.C., the son of John H. (Jack) Turner of Ocala, Fla., and Barbara A. Harris of Sykesville, Md.  He was the foster son of Peter B. White of Rockville, Md.

John graduated from Robert Peary High School in Montgomery Co., Md. John was a truck driver formerly employed by L & H Trucking of Hanover and S & H Express of York. He was a great supporter and participant in the Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy for Wishes.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Karol J. (Runk) Turner, to whom he was married for 15 years. He is also survived by two daughters, Jessica R. and husband Robert Stogdale of Orrtanna, Heather Duke of Hagerstown, Md.; and one son, John M. Turner of Gaithersburg, Md.; seven grandchildren: Brynn, Brooke and Jeric Stogdale, Isabella Turner, Carley Dillard, Trusteen and Syesha Johnson; three brothers: Donald Turner and wife Tracey of Westminster, Md., Thomas and wife Aimee Turner of Chevy Chase, Md., Scott Turner and wife Regan of New Market, Md.; three sisters-in-law: Melissa Turner of Urbana, Md., Vickie Barrick of Titusville, Fla., and Sharon Heller of Aspers; stepmother Joanne Turner of Ocala, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.  John is also survived by a very close family friend, Dale Cooke of Dewey Beach, Del. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Turner. 

Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main St., Bendersville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at Dugan Funeral Home with Rev. John S. Goff officiating.  Interment will be in Biglerville Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Sunday evening, Aug. 29, from 6 to 8.

Memorial contributions may be made to Adams County Cancer Patient Help Fund, 40 V- Twin Dr., Gettysburg, PA 17325