Jerald Lee Turley

Jerald Lee Turley, 82, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born April 30, 1944, in Mooresville, IN to Harold D. and Mildred E. (Plummer) Turley.

Jerry attended Mooresville High School and worked as an Auto Mechanic at Indiana Boy’s School from 1976 to 1991. He also became owner and operator of J.R. Drilling water wells from 1990 to 2007. In the late 1960’s, Jerry volunteered at the Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department from late 1960 to early 1980. He also served as Fire Chief for several years.

On June 27, 1987, Jerald married the love of his life, Rosemary (Newsome) Turley. They were blessed with 39 years together.

In 1977, Jerald received the state of Indiana Master Firefighter Certificate; and later he was awarded the Wayne Township Vocational Autobody Certificate.

Jerald was a lifelong resident of Mooresville, and a good friend to everyone in the Five Points neighborhood. He was a devoted husband and father who exercised his belief by helping family and friends whenever needed. One of Jerry’s greatest joys was restoring classic cars and antique farm equipment. To name a few: 1966 Ford Falcon, 1965 Ford F100, 1960 MG Roadster, 1950 Nash Statesman, 1946 Hudson, 1940 Ford Pickup, a late 1960 VA Kamann Gia, and many more which are too numerous to mention.

In addition to his parents, Jerald was preceded in death by his two brothers, Bill Turley and Jay Turley.

Survivors include his loving wife, Rosemary M. Turley; children, Angela Turley, Steven Turley, and Laura Carter; grandsons, Donavan Turley, Mark Dayhuff, Michael Dayhuff, and Benjamin Morford; and 9 great-grandchildren living in TX and IN.

There will be private family services only.

In memory of Jerald, donations may be made to Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600,  Doylestown, PA 18901 www.dementiasociety.org/donate or American Heart Association, 8720 Castle Creek Pkwy E Dr #100, Indianapolis, IN 46250 www.heart.org/en/affiliates/indiana

Distinctive Cremation is privileged to assist the family with arrangements.

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