Obituary of HARLAN RAYMOND TURNER

Harlan Raymond Turner, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, December 29, 2014 at South Mountain Health Center in Union. He was 86. Born in Atlanta, GA on April 17, 1928, he later lived in Jacksonville, FL, Durham, NC and White Plains, NY before moving to Summit in 1962. He subsequently lived in Chatham, before coming to Union in 2000. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from Duke University in 1949. Mr. Turner had served proudly in the United States Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. Prior to moving to New Jersey, he worked as a management trainee with the Southern Bell Telephone Company in Charlotte, NC. He later accepted a position as a finance liason with the IBM Company, serving in that capacity for 7 years, in White Plains, NY. Mr. Turner's love of books and desire to run his own business led him to open the Summit Bookshop which he owned and operated for 30 years. Mr. Turner took a personal interest in his customers and was appreciated by many for his friendly manner and helpfulness. He served on the Summit Chamber of Commerce as well, before retiring in the early 1990's. A beloved father and grandfather, Mr. Turner is survived by his children, David Turner of Union and Richard Turner of New Providence; his daughter-in-law, Louise Turner; and his grandsons, Matthew, Brendan, and William, also of New Providence. Arrangements were private.