Wilburn Jess Turner

Wilburn Jess Turner, 70, of West Plains, Missouri passed from this life Sunday, March 20, 2022, at West Plains, Missouri. Wilburn was born to James Orville Turner and Opal (Flynn) Turner on July 23, 1951, in Camp, Arkansas.  

Wilburn spent his working years as a forklift operator for Southwest Manufacturing. Wilburn loved his dog Sheeba and was of the Pentecostal faith. Wilburn enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a loving son, brother, father, and friend. 

Wilburn leaves to mourn his passing, son, Tracy Dunn and wife LeaAnn of Viola, Arkansas; brother, David Turner of Koshkonong, Missouri; two sisters, Brenda Sparks of Gepp, Arkansas and Janice Harlow of West Plains, Missouri; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother (Jerry Turner), and sister (Mary Dawson).  

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at the Camp Methodist Church in Camp, Arkansas with Bro. Josh Pardue officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. at the Camp Methodist Church in Camp, Arkansas. Interment will be in the Camp Cemetery in Camp, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Jesse Turner, Bo Sparks, Bobby Dawson, Ernest Moerschel, Joie York, and Johnny Davis. Memorials may be made to the Camp Cemetery in Camp, Arkansas.  Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home LLC of Salem, Arkansas.