George Andrew Turner

george turner

May 9, 1987 ~ June 28, 2021

George Andrew Turner, beloved son, brother, cousin, godfather and friend, passed peacefully on June 28, 2021 at his home in Atlanta, GA at the age of 34.

Andrew will be remembered for his kind soul, his love for his family, his intelligence, and his quirky sense of humor. He was a life-long music lover and enjoyed teaching himself how to play the guitar, drums, mandolin, keyboard, and saxophone. He also served a special role in his family, who lovingly referred to him as the grammar police, and was known for his inclination for starting friendly political debates. Andrew was an avid reader and enthusiastic history buff.

Andrew spent most of his childhood growing up in Greenville, SC and graduated from Christ Church Episcopal School. Since he was a die-hard Georgia Bulldog his entire life, there was only one option when he chose a university. He graduated from UGA with a Bachelor of Science degree in History before completing a Juris Doctor from UGA School of Law. During undergrad, he studied Italian to prepare for a summer abroad in Italy. He was a second-generation member of Pi Kappa Phi – Lambda Chapter. He valued his relationships with his Pi Kapp brothers especially his many Pi Kapp “uncles”. He was most recently a practicing real estate attorney, but his real passion was found in tutoring youth and aspiring law students.

Andrew had a heart for service. Growing up, he participated in several mission trips to West Virginia, Jamaica, and Mexico through his church’s youth group. In his adult life, he traveled to Guatemala several summers through the Porch de Salomon organization to build homes and provide humanitarian relief for indigenous communities. He had a passion for helping with KPMG’s Family for Literacy organization, which works to eradicate childhood illiteracy by putting new books and educational resources into the hands of children in need.

He is survived by his parents, Mary Catherine “Sunny” and Chris Turner; his siblings, Elizabeth Turner Riley (Troy) and Rion Turner (Grace Ivey); his grandmother, Elizabeth Brittain Lamoureux, and grandparents, Elizabeth Edenfield and George Gilbert Turner; his aunts Brittain Lamoureux (Jess Robbins), Mary Beth Port, Jennifer Lancaster (Chuck), Melissa Tyson (Clint) and Anne Koon (Phil); uncle Lucien F. Lamoureux III; cousins Emee Port, Lucy Robbins, Ellery Robbins, Savannah Lancaster, Kenzie Lancaster, Collin Koon and Erin Koon; honorary brother, Lane McCracken (Summer), and godchild Aidan McCracken. He is predeceased by his grandfather, Lucien F. Lamoureux, Jr., and his grandparents, Ronald Edwin and Linda K. Sapp.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. at the University of Georgia chapel, 109 Herty Dr, Athens, GA 30602, followed by a reception. Red and black attire is requested.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Porch de Salomon online at www.porchdesalomon.org/donate or by check to P.O. Box 10509 Tallahassee, FL 32302-2509. With these funds, Andrew’s family plans to build a home for a Guatemalan family in need in his honor.

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  1. Jennie Green says:

    Andrew was a delight and a pleasure to know. He certainly led a rich life. I am the mother of Jess Robbins, his cousin’s husband, and was always treated as a part of the family. We will always miss him.

  2. Jennie Green says:

    Andrew was a delight and a pleasure to know. We will all miss him forever.

  3. Deborah L Ashley says:

    There are no words to describe how sad, and heavy all of this is for you, I can’t imagine your pain and I am sorry for it. What a beautiful son! I had lunch with Betsy today, Sonny, and she seems to be holding up well. My heart goes out to you and your husband, and family.
    Sincerely,
    Deborah Ashley

  4. Julia Rux says:

    Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of this wonderful man.

  5. H John Walter III says:

    My sincerest condolences to you all. John

  6. R.W.Titmas Jr. says:

    I am so very sorry for your loss.Reginald Titmas

  7. Mary Lou McCloskey says:

    Betsy, I’m so very sorry for your loss of this wonderful young man.

  8. Jean and Steve johnson says:

    Our dearest Andrew, we loved you from the moment we met you! You and your family has and always will have a very special place to n our heart❣️ Rest well, dear one!!!! looking forward to seeing you again🙏

  9. Nannette D Hulett says:

    Chris and Sunny, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Andrew was quite a remarkable young man. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.


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