Vernon Lee "Sam" Turner, 68, of Danville passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born June 29, 1954, he was the son of the late Riley and Hazel Turner.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Bonnie Hatfield Turner; daughters, Shirley Turner and Samantha Turner, both of Danville; brothers: Donnie (Paula) Turner of Moreland, Ricky (Sharon) Turner of Berea, Larry Turner (Bob Maddox) of Lexington, and Daniel (Tina) Jones of Danville; sisters: Carol Vance, Alice Byrd, and Patricia (Gary) Hume, all of Harrodsburg, and Susie (Danny) Jones of Perryville; grandchildren: Jaylan (Regan) Letcher of Georgetown, Alivia Harris (Jarvis Jones) of Nashville, Hailey (Tyus) Seymore of Richmond, and Elaina Guest of Danville; great-grandchildren: Jayden, Jayce, Jaxson, Kaysen, Lyric, Zari, Braylon, Baker, and Amari; father-in-law, Charles Trent, of Danville; and his beloved dog, Lily.

Sam was preceded in death by brothers: Acey Turner, Arlie Turner, and James "Sparky" Turner and sisters: Nancy Jones, Margaret "Pony" Goodlett, and Debbie Turner.

Visitation will be 5-7 pm Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Funeral service 11:00 am Thursday with Bro. Mark Tolson officiating with burial at Bellevue Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers are Ronnie Yates, Jimmy Stipes, Tony Turner, Jerry Byrd, Jr., Anthony Letcher, Derrick Moore, Donlevy Harris, Jr., and Antwan Brown. Honorary Pallbearers are Jaylan Letcher, Tyus Seymore, Jarvis Jones, Len Yates, Walter Trent, Charlie Trent, Charlie Trent, Jr., and Daniel Jones.

Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.