Ernest Robert “Bobby” Turner
November 27, 1946 ~ October 14, 2012
SURF CITY, NC - Ernest Robert “Bobby” Turner, age 65, formerly of Rocky Mount NC, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012. Born in Nash County on November 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Julian Emerson Turner and Melba Dawes Turner. He was also preceded in death by a son, Julian Lawrence Turner.
Bobby served his country in the United States Marine Corp and the United States Navy including two tours in Vietnam. He retired from Abbott Labs after 20 years of service.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Betty Sue Butler Stone Turner of Surf City; son, Michael Lee Turner of Rocky Mount; and stepchildren, Jeffrey M. Stone and wife Sherrie, Kelly D. Stone, and Mary Tracey Dexter and husband Chad. “Papa Bobby” will be remembered by his 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Julian Emerson Turner Jr. and wife Peggy of Staley NC, Johnny R. Turner and wife Debbie of Rocky Mount, and Gary D. Turner and wife Laura of Elnora WV; and one sister, Margaret Ann Simpson of Rocky Mount.
A memorial service to honor Bobby will be held at 3:00pm Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Kenansville Hospice Center, Carolina East Foundation, P.O. Box 887, Kenansville NC 28349.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Hello to the Turner family , especially to Emerson , and Margaret Ann . It was with a heavy heart that I read of the Passing of your Brother , Ernest in the Rocky Mount Telegram this morning . My heart grieves with you , and it is my prayer that God will comfort you at this time . Ernest was a good friend , a hard worker , honest , and a real man that loved people . We go back to our teenage years together . Chief Seattle once said Death , there is no death ; only a change of worlds . We will all be together once again in that new world . I look forward to celebrating his new life along with you and his family on Tuesday . God Bless All of You . John Matshall [emailprotected] Ph 252 955-8883
As we make our journey throu this life, death is our final stop. We are over come with great grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. so greatly greived over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection & the life. (John 1125) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.