Background
Turner, Franklin Delton was born on July 19, 1933 in Norwood, North Carolina, United States. Son of James T. and Dora (Streeter) Turner.
Turner, Franklin Delton was born on July 19, 1933 in Norwood, North Carolina, United States. Son of James T. and Dora (Streeter) Turner.
AB, Livingstone College, 1956; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Livingstone College, 1993; Master of Divinity, Yale University, 1965; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Berkeley Division School, Yale University, 1977.
Vicar, Epighany Church, Diocese of Dallas, 1965-1966; rector, St. George's Church, Diocese of Washington, 1966-1972; officer national staff, Episcopal Church Center, New York City, 1972-1983; member bishop's staff for congressional development, Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1983-1986; suffragan bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1988.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1966-1972.
Married Barbara Dickerson, July 6, 1963. Children: Jennifer, Kimberly, Franklin.