James Edward Turley, Jr., 78, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE, on Friday, July 12, 2024.

James was born in Cumberland, MD to the late James Edward Turley, Sr. and Mary Irene (Ogline) Turley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Gene (Ellis) Turley and his granddaughter, Hannah Julianna Davis.

He graduated from Frostburg State University and retired from the Delaware Solid Waste Authority as a Heavy Equipment operator. He enjoyed working with his hands building and gardening. He was a Boy scout leader and enjoyed the outdoors partaking in fishing and biking. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Patricia, visiting national parks and chaperoning school trips to Europe with her as well. He collected tractors and restored them including being a fan of muscle cars particularly the Chevelle. He relaxed watching Vice Grips Garage.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Irene (Turley) Fuller; daughter, Heather Minton-Turley and her husband, James; son, Dwayne Turley and former wife, Jodie; adopted daughter, Wendy Ann (Townsend) Davis and husband, Brian; grandchildren, Christopher (Minton) Lacey, Joseph Minton, Matthew Minton, Sadye Minton, and Maxwell Turley.

Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce McBride officiating.

Inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Cumberland, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James's memory can be made to the Boyscouts of Delmarva, 1910 Baden Powell Way, Dover, DE, 19904 (https://www.delmarvacouncil.org/donate-now-pay-later/75623) and the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.