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Martin Stephen (“Steve”) Turner passed away peacefully at Big Bend Hospice on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Tallahassee on July 31, 1941. He was the third of three sons born to Louis and Lena Turner, owners of Turner’s Department Store and founding members of Temple Israel Tallahassee. Steve enjoyed an idyllic childhood, graduating from Leon High School in 1959. After obtaining his bachelor degree from Duke University and law degree from the University of Florida, where he graduated first in his class, Steve served as a JAG officer in the U.S. Air Force in the Panama Canal Zone, achieving the rank of captain. Returning to Tallahassee, he began his career in private practice, eventually serving as Managing Partner of Broad & Cassel’s Tallahassee office for over 30 years. Law was both an occupation and a passion that Steve would pursue until the final months of his life. Steve also enjoyed teaching law as an adjunct professor at FSU School of Law. Steve was devoted to his wife of 51 years, Susan Levin Turner, their children and grandchildren, and his beloved dogs, whom he could often be seen walking in his neighborhood. He had a curious mind, an avid interest in history, a fascination with animals and nature, a love of silly movies, a contagious laugh, and a general zeal for life. Steve is survived by his loving wife Susan, his children Shawn Turner (Sally), Serrin Turner (Sharon), and Marisa Harkavy (Jason), and his three adored grandchildren Oscar, Reese and Oliver. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 am, at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice (www.bigbendhospice.org), ASPCA (www.aspca.org) or Temple Israel Tallahassee (www.templeisraeltlh.org). The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all of the caretakers for their tireless care of him over the past year. Rocky Bevis and Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home are assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Martin Stephen "Steve" Turner

July 31, 1941 - January 17, 2023