Born in Richland County, he was a son of Howard Hugh Turner, Sr. and Linda Polston Turner. He attended Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) and Clemson University.
Chip was the retired owner of H. H. Turner Jewelers and was a member of the Jewelers of America, South Carolina Jewelers Association, Southeastern Jewelers Organization, Independent Jewelers Organization, Gemological Institute of America and the Gem School of America. He was a very active member of the Uptown Merchant’s Association and served on the board for the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation from 2001 – 2012, serving as Vice President from 2001-2002 and President from 2003-2006. Chip played a vital role in moving Uptown Greenwood forward with growth and revitalization.
Chip was the assistant scout master for B.S.A. Troop 53 and was a member of the Emerald City Rotary Club. He was a member of Siloam Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a member of the Men’s Ministry and the Adult Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife of the home; his children, Justin Field Turner and Shelby Lyn Turner, both of the home; his parents and brothers, Michael Turner and Brandon Turner (Jamie), all of Newberry.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Siloam Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Webb and the Rev. Phillip Howle officiating. Burial will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park.
Born in Richland County, he was a son of Howard Hugh Turner, Sr. and Linda Polston Turner. He attended Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) and Clemson University.
Chip was the retired owner of H. H. Turner Jewelers and was a member of the Jewelers of America, South Carolina Jewelers Association, Southeastern Jewelers Organization, Independent Jewelers Organization, Gemological Institute of America and the Gem School of America. He was a very active member of the Uptown Merchant’s Association and served on the board for the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation from 2001 – 2012, serving as Vice President from 2001-2002 and President from 2003-2006. Chip played a vital role in moving Uptown Greenwood forward with growth and revitalization.
Chip was the assistant scout master for B.S.A. Troop 53 and was a member of the Emerald City Rotary Club. He was a member of Siloam Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a member of the Men’s Ministry and the Adult Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife of the home; his children, Justin Field Turner and Shelby Lyn Turner, both of the home; his parents and brothers, Michael Turner and Brandon Turner (Jamie), all of Newberry.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Siloam Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Webb and the Rev. Phillip Howle officiating. Burial will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park.
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