Jonathan "Jay" Paul Turner

Jonathan “Jay” Paul Turner, 57, a resident of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Guilford County to the late James Lynwood and Mary Laura Polaf Turner on December 20, 1967.

Jay loved Jesus and had a strong Faith. In his early years, he attended Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, which had a Boy Scout troop from which he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

He graduated from East Forsyth High School, where he was Student Body President his Senior year. After high school, he attended Davidson County Community College followed by proudly serving 8 years in the US Navy. Jay continued his passion for the military by helping veterans receive their benefits through his position at Department of Veterans Affairs.

In his free time, Jay enjoyed traveling, cooking, graphic design, and anything “tech”. He looked forward every month getting up early on Breakfast Sunday and cooking with the guys at Journey Church of Lexington. Jay loved watching sports and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers and of course Duke Basketball.

He would often be seen proudly wearing his Duke blue anytime of the year. He was a wonderful friend, son, brother, husband, and daddy (to his pups). He will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in passing by his brother, Chris Turner; and his beloved dogs, Peppi, Zebbie and Lexie.

Left to cherish Jay’s memory is his wife of 16 years, Julie Turner of the home; his brother, Tim Turner; and his dogs, Bella and Zoey.

A memorial service to honor Jay’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM in The Robert F Miller Center at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek. Friends and family are invited to gather and visit before the service from 5:00 - 6:00 PM.

An inurnment with Military Honors will be held on Monday April 28, 2025, at 11:00am at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd.
Salisbury, NC 28144 (please use this address to enter the cemetery and to input if traveling with GPS).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saving Grace K9s of Lexington, NC (savinggracek9s.org), Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org) or Journey Church of Lexington, NC (thejourneychurch.com/give).