Thomas Earl “T.E.” Turner, age 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Born in Nash County on July 27, 1920, he was the son of the late Joseph Fletcher Turner and Margaret Evans Turner. He is also preceded in death by his first wife of 62 years, Mary Dorothy Flood Turner and grandson, Jeff Turner.
He leaves behind his devoted wife, Mary Ann Overby Turner; sons, Thomas R. Turner of Ocean Isle Beach, Michael W. Turner and wife Jo Ann of Tucson AZ, and Bruce E. Turner and wife Dawn of Rocky Mount; daughters, Cheryl T. McNeill and husband David of Southern Pines, and Jennie T. Martin and husband Andy of Greenville; grandchildren, Sherri Turner, John David McNeill, Lauren McNeill Craig and husband Lance, Nina Martin, Ashley Martin, Andrew Turner, and James Turner; and sister, Anna (Pete) Flood of Rocky Mount. He will also be remembered by his step-children, Carla V. Edwards of Dortches, Ray Laverne Vick and wife Connie of Winfield KS, Malvin Keith Vick and wife Freda of Orlando FL, and Tammy V. Spivey and husband Ronnie of Red Oak.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember T.E. will be held at 2:00pm Friday afternoon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Phillip Barton officiating. Burial will follow at the Williams Family Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dortches Baptist Church, 4776 Dortches Blvd, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
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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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 8/23, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 8/24, 2:00 pm
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Jennie, my dear friend, we are so sorry for your loss but rejoice in knowing your father is with our Heavenly Father. We send this butterfly to you as a symbol of your father’s new life in Jesus Christ) We love you!
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Truly sorry to hear of TE death.TE was great role model for all the men at WEBC. TE lead us as Deacon for so many years and I was on several committees with him and he was always the strong one we needed. Our prayers will be with all of you and his dear sweet wife and the church family of WEBC and Red Oak Baptist. We will all cherish the good times and his love until we will meet again at the pearly gates of heaven. GOD bless you all in coming days,weeks and months ahead. In Christian sympathy, Tom and Martha Lancaster Barnes
Cheryl and David and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your father but know that you are all in my prayers to help you get through this difficult time. He was a good man and father and hopefully your memories of him will last forever in your hearts. Love Mat and Carol Crovitz
Jennie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers at this difficult time. I pray for peace and comfort during this time and in the days ahead. Karen Batts Jackson
Dear Mary Anne and family..Tom and I are so sorry to hear of T.E’s passing. May God hold you in the hollow of His precious hand at this time. Love and prayers Tom and Sandy Moore