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James “Ted” Carol Turner Sr.

James “Ted” Carol Turner Sr., 84, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

James was born in Weston on February 24, 1941, a son of the late Shurley Lynn Turner and Waneta Oleta Floyd.

On June 2, 2000, he married his best friend, Charlotte Ann Biggs and they shared 18 wonderful years. James missed her dearly after her passing on September 20, 2018. In addition to his parents and wife, James was preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Wiant; and two infant siblings.

Forever cherishing their memories of James are four children: Jimmy Turner and wife, Myrtle, of Buckhannon, Jamie Snider and husband, Mark, of New Milton, Jeff Turner of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Chris Turner and wife, Ericka, of North Myrtle Beach, SC; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six siblings: Bill Turner Sr., Mary Jo Paxton, Sue Shaffer, Rebecca Maines, Debbie Jester and husband, Harold, and Larry Turner and wife, Sherry; sister-of-the-heart, Linda Riegel and family; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Melinda Orrahood; and Jacob the Alligator.

James was a proud United States Army Veteran and a graduate of the Weston High School, class of 1960. He dedicated 27 years to Weston State Hospital, working as a security officer. Prior to that, he served as a supervisor for Butcher & Layfield for 17 years. In his younger years, James also worked at the Hollywood & Camden Theatre and the Garden Fresh Market in Weston. He was a strong supporter of the Military Museum in Weston, a member of the Weston Jaycees and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Weston. In his spare time, James was passionate about coaching little league baseball and basketball, served as an umpire for many years, and was an avid fan of WVU Mountaineer sports. He had a playful spirit, never missing an opportunity to be the life of the party.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026. Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Mark Evans and Bill Turner Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Old Masonic Cemetery in Weston with full military honors accorded by the United States Army and Lewis County Honor Guard.

We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, are honored and privileged to serve the family of James “Ted” Carol Turner Sr. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com.

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