Obituaries

Walter H Turner

October 27, 2026

U.S. Veteran

A viewing for Walt will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 64 Broad Street, Woodstown, NJ 08098, with a service to follow at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at Aldine United Methodist Church Cemetery, 780 Friesburg Road, Elmer, NJ 08318, following the service.

Walter H. Turner, 83, of Alloway, passed away on October 27, 2026. Born in Swedesboro, Walt was the son of Edward and Rae Crispin Turner.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Judith Gantz; his children, Kelly Mitchell and her husband, Al; Dean and his wife, Karen; and Travis and his wife, Terry. He also leaves behind many cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Lana Hinson.

After graduating from Woodstown High School, Walt joined the U.S. Navy and served with the Seabees in Antarctica during Operation Deep Freeze. Throughout his career, he worked for Mobil Oil, Franzen Equipment and Roork’s Farm Supply before starting his own business, Lawns By Walt/Walt’s Dixie Chopper, which he retired from in 2007.

Walt was an adventurous soul who loved doing crazy things and embracing life to the fullest. His willingness to try new things and his love for adventure were an important part of who he was.

Condolences may be shared at adamsfuneralhome.org.