turner coached at woodville (now tompkins) high school in the state of georgia from 1960-80. he was named georgia high school "coach of the year" seven times in a career that featured a won-loss record of 204-101-4 in the high school ranks. turner served as head football coach of savannah state coach for three seasons (1947–1949) and compiled a record of 9-13-1. the 1948 team was the southeastern athletic conference champion with a record of 5-3-0.