Loyce W. Turner Explained

Office:Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 8th district
Term Start:1975
Term End:1998
Birth Date:2 December 1927
Birth Place:Turner County, Georgia, U.S.
Death Place:Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Carolyn Annette (deceased)
Ingrid (m.2005)
Children:2
Residence:Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Alma Mater:Auburn University
University of Georgia

Loyce W. Turner (December 2, 1927 – April 16, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.[1]

Turner attended Auburn University and the University of Georgia. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was later a farmer and banker. He also worked as veterinarian from 1948 to 1976.[2]

Turner served in the Georgia State Senate from 1975 to 1998, representing District 8 as a Democrat. His tenure also included a stint as majority whip of the Senate.[3] After his senate term, Turner served on the Georgia Board of Natural Resources.[4] He was the founder of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, in honor of his late wife.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?pid=198376720 Loyce Turner-obituary
  2. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System.
  3. Web site: Georgia General Assembly.
  4. Web site: Loyce Turner ready for life after public service.