Loyce W. Turner

Loyce Turner
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 8th district
In office
1975–1998
Personal details
Born (1927-12-02) December 2, 1927
Turner County, Georgia, United States
Spouse(s) Carolyn Annette (deceased)
Ingrid (m.2005)
Children two
Residence Valdosta, Georgia
Alma mater Auburn University
University of Georgia

Loyce W. Turner (born December 2, 1927) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.

Turner attended Auburn University and the University of Georgia. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was later a farmer and banker. He also worked as veterinarian from 1948 to 1976.[1]

Turner served in the Georgia State Senate from 1975 to 1998, representing District 8 as a Democrat. His tenure also included a stint as majority whip of the Senate.[2] After his senate term, Turner served on the Georgia Board of Natural Resources.[3] He is the founder of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, in honor of his late wife.

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