James Lee “Jim” Turley, 87 of South Charleston passed away on November 25, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and retired from Charleston Linen Service with 40 years of service. He was a 1955 graduate of Washington District High School. He loved to spend time outdoors, squirrel hunting, fishing, and tending to his garden. He was an avid sports fan, especially the WV Mountaineers, The Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pirates.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Paul Turley and Ethel Loftis Midkiff; brother, Eugene Turley and sister Ravenelle Whittington.
Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years Nettie Rose Hartwell Turley, Daughter, Lisa Casto (Tim); son Timothy Turley (Janey), grandson, James Graley (Carmen), granddaughter, Leah Turley Frazier (Evan); great-granddaughter, Abbey Rose Graley and sisters; Nita Debord, Norma Blankenship, and Carol Linger.
A funeral service to honor the life of James Lee Turley will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Scott Beha officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Rest in Peace Uncle Jimmy. My prayers are with the family God Bless…
Prayers of peace and comfort for the family. May your memories be sweet as you think on the times past and may your love grow as you heal together.