Clinton "Rusty" Turner

Clinton “Rusty” Turner, 65, of Niota, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Rusty was born on March 29, 1957, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late John Wilson Turner Sr. and Maudie Mae Turner. Rusty was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed working on cars and riding through the county side.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Frances P. McGaha; and his brother, Robert Pete Turner.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Sydni (Peter) O’Reilly; granddaughter, Lola O’Reilly; his siblings, John (Missy Hahn) Turner Jr., Judy (Kenneth Nix) Travis, Mary (Randy) Crabtree, Pamela “Lucy” (Ray) Long, Maudie (Mitchell) Scott; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A Graveside service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 3:00 pm at Community Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Carr officiating.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Rusty or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.