Clyde C. Turner, Jr.

Memorial Services for Mr. Clyde C. Turner, Jr., age 93 of Trussville, will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Turner officiating.

Mr. Turner passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s East Hospital. A lifelong resident of Alabama, he attended and graduated from Minor High School, class of 1948. Mr. Turner proudly served in the Army during the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged. Worked for U.S. Steel until 1959 when he decided to spend $10 on the book "Questions and Answers on Real Estate". He studied and obtained his real estate license. He sold real estate for East Lake Realty and then Johnny Davidson Realty in Tarrant, AL. In 1969 he and his wife Mary moved to Center Point, AL and opened Clyde Turner Realty. Initially it was just the two of them and one other agent. The company grew and they built a larger office building on Center Point Road that was known for its white brick. From there, Clyde Turner Realty became one of the largest real estate companies in the area. He served as a Director for Birmingham Area Board of Realtors He was awarded Builder/Developer of the Year, 1985, by the Birmingham Area Board of Realtors. Developments completed: Carrington, Meadowview and Water Oaks in Trussville, AL; Stonehedge, Brookstone and Turncliff in Huffman, AL; Paradise Valley, Waynesboro and Chestnut Hills in Chalkville, AL; Brentwood Acres in Remlap, AL; Gardenbrook Estates in Gardendale, AL; along with multiple office buildings and commercial developments in the eastern Jefferson County area. Mr. Turner was a Past Member of multiple associations, including: National Association of REALTORS, Birmingham Area Board of Realtors, Greater Association of Home Builders, Advisor for Colonial Bank, Center Point and Trussville Chamber of Commerce's, Honorary Membership of Phi Kappa Tau, Alpha Lambda chapter (Auburn University), Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Aide-de-Camp Alabama State Militia, Dolcito Masonic Lodge, Zamora Temple, Lions Club, and Civitan.

He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Turner, his daughter, Sheila Turner Gannaway (Bill) of Hoover, his sons, Steven Clyde Turner (Lisa) and Gary Alan Turner (Robin), both of Trussville, nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and his brother, Bill Turner (Josephine) of Prattville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde C. Turner, Sr. and Lillian Turner, his sisters, Thomasine Davis and Gayle Mays, and his brothers, M.P. Turner, Robert Turner, Walter Turner, Doug Turner and Wayne Turner.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.