Elonza Tavinous Turner

Elonza Tavinous Turner, 78, of Franklin County passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.He was preceded in death by his parents Kent Kera and Angie Brown Turner, sister Iris, brotherJoel, nephew Ashley, brother-in-law John.
Elonza was a Franklin County native and graduate of Virginia Tech. After earning his CivilEngineering Degree at Virginia Tech he had a successful career with the Federal AviationAdministration. After retirement E.T. (aka Oz) returned to the family farm that he felt washeaven on earth. He enjoyed the beautiful setting in the community he loved where he wassurrounded by family and friends. E.T. knew no strangers and was generous in his time andgifts, always looking for ways to make everyone’s life better and mood lighter.He was devout man of faith who knew no greater joy than spending time with his family andputting a smile on your face. The pride and interest he took in all of his family members fueledhis life.
He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Smith and her husband Dr. Maurice Smith and theirchildren Sam, Iris, Austin and Jeremiah; Son “Jake” John Kent Turner and his wife Kelli alongwith their children Caroline, Cadey and Tavin. His sister Robin Cooper, husband Bill; brother Jim Turner and wife Betty Jo, brother Nathan Turner and wife Jessie, along with his nephews and nieces who he adored, Emily, Will, Ainsley, Anna, Andy, Dany, Natalie, Robert, Kimberly and Camille. His amazing friends and neighbors, especially Dick, Vicki, cousin Monty, and aunt Pat.He was grateful for the great work and service of Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue, in lieu offlowers, we would like to request donations to them at PO Box 844, Hardy, VA 24101-0844
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Pasley officiating. Burial will be private in the Turner Family Cemetery in Wirtz. His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service Sunday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, VA.