Sen. Johnny Turner, R-Kentucky, died Tuesday, Senate President Robert Stivers said in a statement on behalf of the Senate Majority Caucus.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Senator Johnny Turner passed away on Tuesday night after a hard battle with injuries sustained in a recent accident,” the statement said.
Turner, who died at the age of 76, was injured last month when he fell into an empty swimming pool while riding a lawnmower, the Associated Press reported.
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Kentucky State Senator Johnny Turner (Kentucky General Assembly)
“Johnny spent his life inspiring others, whether through his service in the U.S. Army, as a state representative and state senator, or in private practice. “His unwavering commitment to his brothers and sisters in Christ, whom he affectionately referred to as 'his people,' was at the heart of everything he did,” Stivers said.
State Sen. Philip Wheeler said in a Facebook post that Turner is a generous man.
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Kentucky State Senator Robert Stivers (Kentucky General Assembly)
“Johnny was a devout Christian, and that was evidenced by his amazing generosity. Simply put, Johnny was one of the most generous people I have ever met,” Wheeler wrote. are. “Dear friend, rest in peace and rejoice in the presence of the Lord. Your work here is done.”
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also shared his thoughts on Turner.
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On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) concludes a press conference at the U.S. Capitol following the Senate luncheon. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
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“I remember the time Johnny and I crossed paths to assess the damage from the devastating floods that hit eastern Kentucky,” McConnell said in a statement. “Johnny came to the scene ankle-deep in mud with equipment he brought from home and was ready to help the people of Letcher County. That's just who he was. The mountains and their people. He was a good man who loved
