James Victor "Vic" Turner, age 68, of Ozark, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Fort Smith . He was born July 24, 1947 in Shelbyville , MO the son of the late Rev. Ellis and Viola Osborn Turner. Victor was a lineman for South Central Electric Cooperative for thirty four years. He was a volunteer for the Arkadelphia Fire Department, a member of the River Valley Antique Tractor Club and a Methodist. Victor was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Christopher.

Survivors are his wife, Regina Biven Turner of the home, one son, Brad (Jennifer) Turner of Ozark, two grandchildren, Jarrett and Jessica Turner.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM Thursday at Welch Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Shiloh Cemetery .

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Peachtree Hospice, 29210 Jenny Lind Rd, Ft. Smith, AR 72901 or Shiloh Cemetery Fund, c/o Carolyn Hamm, 2350 Central Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.