Jesse Turner Dies One Month After His Retirement

Jesse Turner, the long-time owner of the Berlin Shoe Box, which closed for good last month, died last weekend after an illness. He was 86. His death comes just weeks after he was celebrated by town officials and friends and family at a retirement event held in his honor. His business -- a staple on Main Street in Berlin -- closed in February.
Upon hearing the news, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said, "I think like everyone else I was shocked. I heard just a few days before that he was sick but I didn’t know his illness would lead to immediate death. Thank goodness the community had the opportunity to show Jesse what he meant to all of us. (at the events celebrating his retirement) No one had any indication he had any serious illness he was the same old Jesse. Hopefully that’s how he spent his last month. At least we got to let him know how special he was to our community. He was a very respected and loved man by so many citizens."
Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. The funeral is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church located at 528 Booth Street and Delaware Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland . Viewing is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church.
 
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