Jerry Edward Turner, 49, Richmond, died Nov. 8 surrounded by his loving family and compassionate caregivers at Heritage House of Richmond.
Jerry, also known as J.T., Jay Tee, and J to the T, grew up on the family farm in Fountain City. He, along with his brothers and sister, spent their days playing in the creek, fishing in the ponds and playing hide seek in the many barns. He graduated in 1985 from Northeastern High School and earned a degree in criminal justice from IUPUI and later became a paralegal. He worked for several insurance firms and ProAssurance for many years investigating insurance fraud and, his greatest passion, assisting in preparation for medical malpractice trials. He was CEO of Potenza Consultants, Inc. and founder and co-owner of My Life Stylish.
Jerry lived and worked most of his adult life in Fishers. He loved to spend time with his friends, playing cards and watching football, especially the University of Florida Gators. He was passionate about music, singing and playing guitar. He was a member of iTown Church in Fishers.
J.T. is survived by his daughter, Zoe Turner of Fishers; mother and father, Rose and Edward Turner of Richmond; brothers, Daniel (Mandy) Turner of Fountain City, and David (Diane) Turner of Michigan; sister, Sharon (Turner) Schultz of Minnesota; brother-in-law, Bill Dippo; his girlfriend, Johanna; niece, Kelsey; nephews, Ben, Mike, Corey, James, and Kyle; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jerry joins a loving family in Heaven including his sister, Carol Marie (Turner) Dippo; brother-in-law, Norman Schultz; maternal grandparents; and paternal grandparents.
