Cowboy Turner

May 29, 1940 - August 25, 2019

Claiborne L. “Cowboy” Turner, 79, of 304 Winesap Dr. Pelham, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at his residence. Cowboy was born on May 29, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, VA, son of the late Jack O. Turner and Vera Younger Turner Waite. He worked as a welder in various power plants across Alaska, North Carolina, and Virginia until his retirement. He was of the Baptist faith. He was known for his love of hunting, fishing, shooting guns at the gun range and he loved to play with his beloved dog Tara. Cowboy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jane Meadows Turner of the residence; children, Sherry Reaves (John), Tracy Ross and Rodney Turner all of Roxboro, NC, Penny Morris (Brad) of Raleigh, NC and Cynthia Reaves of Denver, NC; grandchildren, Kristyn LaCroix, Gregory Keever, Jr., Ashley Helms, Steven Turner, Brittney Reaves and Cody Turner; great grandchildren Gregory Keever, III and Fleet Helms, III; brother, Bruce Turner (Edna); and sister, Penny Pedan. A graveside service will be conducted in the mausoleum chapel of Danville Memorial Gardens on Wed. Aug. 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Austin Merricks officiating. Entombment will follow the service in the mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial donations be made to the Danville Humane Society at PO Box 3352 Danville, VA 24543 or to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at PO Box 1848 Longmont, CO 80502. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main is respectfully serving the Turner family.