ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The community is mourning the passing of Miles Turner, the former owner of Fulks Run Grocery.

Along with his wife, Turner owned and operated the store on Brocks Gap Road from 1969 through 1996 and was instrumental in developing a boneless ham line of products and starting the cooked ham craze that still endures today.

Turner also established a fundraising sandwich business and remained involved in operations, even after selling the store, by helping cook and slice country ham during the busy Christmas season.

Turner passed away this week at the age of 92.

The community is encouraged to share memories at GrandleFuneralHome.com.