Leonid “Leon” Tur, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Born on April 9, 1948, in Munich, Germany, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna Aksiutschenko Tur. Leon was retired from Georgia Chair Company. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Georgia Bulldogs football, and NASCAR racing. However, his love was for his family, and he valued the times he spent with them. Leon was of the Greek Orthodox faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Victor Tur and his sister, Luba Tur Rusk.
Survivors include his wife, Lori “Bo” Mullins Tur; children and their spouses, Amanda and Jonathan Brock, and Brian and Alicia Stevens; grandchildren, Patrick Brock (Alex), Austin Young, Nolan Stevens, and Ryan Stevens; great grandchild, Sophia Brock; niece, Kris Campbell (Tony); nephew, David Teague; and great nieces and nephew, Taylor, Kori, and Jordan.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
An online guest registry is available for the Tur family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
