The location services symbol is always on even if no apps are running

I'm using a iPhone 6 using IOS 8.1.3.  I cannot figure out how to turn this off.  I've done the following:  1) closed all apps; 2) rebooted iPhone; 3) turned off refresh apps in background.  I cannot turn off location services because some of my apps will not work.  Hoping someone can help.

Go to settings>Privacy>Location Services
This will show you what apps have used your location recently, and what apps can use your location

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