Loyce W. Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 1975–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1927 Turner County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 2021 (aged 93) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn Annette (deceased) Ingrid (m.2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
Auburn University University of Georgia |
Loyce W. Turner (December 2, 1927 – April 16, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Georgia. [1]
Turner attended Auburn University and the University of Georgia. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was later a farmer and banker. He also worked as veterinarian from 1948 to 1976. [2]
Turner served in the Georgia State Senate from 1975 to 1998, representing District 8 as a Democrat. His tenure also included a stint as majority whip of the Senate. [3] After his senate term, Turner served on the Georgia Board of Natural Resources. [4] He was the founder of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, in honor of his late wife.
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