Michael Dee Turner
February 8, 1993 ~ May 1, 2010
ELM CITY - Michael Dee Turner, Jr., 17, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was born in Rocky Mount, February 8, 1993 the son of Michael Dee Turner, Sr. and Tammy Ethridge.
Michael was a member of Boy Scout Troop #37, Tau Chapter OA, Croatan Lodge #117 and was recently elected SR-7B Section Chief for 2010-2011. He was a Junior at Southern Nash High School where he was a member of the Beta Club and DECA. Michael enjoyed being a Boy Scout, spending time at the beach and hanging out at home with his many friends and family .
Michael was a loving son, grandson and friend to all that knew him. He will be missed by all.
Left to cherish his memory is his father Michael Dee Turner, Sr and wife Kimberly Gold Turner; sisters, Lauren Michelle Turner and Laeken Kimber Shores of Elm City; mother, Tammy Ethridge Johnson and husband Bryan of Newport; step brother Bryan Johnson II of Newport; grandparents, Reece and Joe Ann Turner of Elm City; Edward Ethridge of Scotland Neck and the late Mary Lou Ethridge; Dan and Pat Gold of Winston Salem; aunts, Kristy Delamar and husband Bryan of Cary and Kandi Hendricks and husband Scott of Rocky Mount; great aunts and uncles, Linda Moore of Rocky Mount, Judy King and husband David of Rocky Mount, Faye Calametti of Clayton ,Tony Moore and wife Paula of Red Oak and Lanna Rackley and husband Ray of Yorktown, Virginia; cousins, Lyndsey and Katy Delamar and Dylan Hendricks; many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A service to celebrate the life of Michael will be 7:00pm Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Wheeler & Woodlief Chapel with Rev. Duke Quarles officiating.
Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 prior to the service at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, and other times at the home.
Burial will take place 11:00a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson, NC.
The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials sent to Boy Scouts of America, East Carolina Council 426, P. O. Box 1698, Kinston, NC 28503.
Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC, is in charge of the arrangements. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com
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We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Kent and Joyce Miller
Words are hard to find at a time such as this and there are always more questions than answers when someone so young and loved is taken so sudden. I hope that time will help heal the pain of your loss and please know that there are many others that share in your grief. Forever in our thoughts. Gary & Debbie Brown
I did not know Michael well. but I was so impressed with the goals he set for himself in the Boy Scouts. This is the sadess day I have had since I met him. Dee my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed by many. Linda B. Mooring
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we will begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Michael was so kind, so gentle, and so smart. He would only call us Mr. Eddie and Ms. Kathy. Knowing Michael certainly made our lives richer. It is sad to know that Michael has been taken at such a youthful age from all of us that loved him.
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I would like to send my condolences to All of the family and friends of Michael. I have worked at Coopers Elementary for 16 years now. I didn’t have Michael but remember when he was there.He wseemed to be a really nice young man. I have had you all in my prayers ever soince i heard of the accident on Saturday for God to give you the strength and some sort of peace to help with this difficult time. I am maried to Brent Langley Ralph is my father in law. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do for you! We love you all and will continue to keep you in our prayers. Anita Langley
Dear Reese, Joe Ann, Dee, Lauren and family, Words can not describe how we all feel at this time. Just know that God has a special plan for Michael and we all shall see him one day. I will always have loving memories of Michael playing hide and seek between the file cabinets at work and calling me Ms. Gwen. Love…. Ricky, Gwen and Jennifer Weaver.
To Dee Turner, Sr. It has been a really long time since I saw Michael Turner as a baby and I cannot begin to imagine the pain that you feel. Just know that the Lord has gone ahead and prepared a place for Michael and now you are to be strong and courageous, knowing that the Lord is with you always. He looks so much like you and I know you are proud. My prayers are with you.
Michael gave me the best couple of months i ever had. These past few days have been rough, but I know he’s with me. I miss him alot already, but I know eventually things will get better again. Michael was my boyfriend, my best friend, and everything else good. I love you Michael and I miss you so much 3 It was just 9 days ago that we were havin fun at prom
Its been along time since I last saw Michael almost 5 years now and I remember thinking I wished I could have been that smart at the age of 12. He had his life all planned out and I was just trying to make it through community college. He was a great role model for his little sister and just a cool kid. My prays are with his family and friends during this tough time. With love, Lisa Blizzard
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To Tammy and the rest of the Turner family, I am really sorry for your loss. I can not begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. A student in one of my classes at Hobgood was telling me she knew Michael from her youth group. She said he was a super nice guy. I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. Sarah Winslow Sykes
Dee and Family, There are no words sufficient for a time like this. You are in our hearts and in our thoughts. With all our love – Michael B. Pridgen and daughters Rhiannon and Miranda (Mouse)
Lauren and Dee – We are so sorry about Michael. We are here for ya’ll if you ever need us. We love ya’ll. -Leighanna, Dean, And Veronica
I knew Michael from the Order of the Arrow. He was well known by Croatan Lodge and the Section. I spent a week with Michael on a special OA service project, ArrowCorps 5. I learned that Michael was industrious, bright, caring, and intelligent. I will miss him at the Ordeals, Fellowships, and Conclaves. God be with you during this time. Sincerely, Ken Peedin, Jr. Croatan Lodge
To The Turner Family I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Son Michael, I am a Mother of 4 Sons. My 21 year old son is in West Mount Fire Dept and went to the call & came home upset. May God be with you & your family in the days ahead. The Prince Family
Even though I never got a chance to meet Michael, he has touched my family in a special way. Myself, my wife and my 10-year-old son were one of the 1st people on the scene of the accident. We did not witness the accident while it occurred, however, we did arrive approximately 15 seconds afterwards. I hope it brings the family comfort in knowing Michael was unresponsive and did not appear to be in any pain from the moment we arrived. There was a physician there along with a few other people trying our best to get to Michael. We tried to pry open his door so the Dr. could get into him. When we couldnt open the door I busted out the drivers side window to give the Dr. access to Michael. As EMT, Fire and Police arrived my family left the scene. We prayed for Michael, his family and the other young man involved in the accident. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. [emailprotected] Stephen, Auleana and Drew Barnes
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort. Teresa and Al Bullard
I did not know your son but he is a Boy Scout and so is my grandson. Many of our boys at Troop 381 of Wilson knew him. I am so sorry about your lost. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Marsha Harper
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Turner family during this tragedy. Our heart aches everyday and we will forever remember that day and now will hold a special place for him in our hearts.. We are all truely sorry for ur loss and know that God will be with you to help you through this tough time. The Germany Family
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It always hurts my heart when I learn of former students who have passed away, especially Michael. I remember him as being kind-hearted and very polite. He would do anything for anybody to help them. It is true what they say the good die young. But Michael has left a great legacy and example to follow. We will miss you, Michael. Thank you for sharing your kind and gentle heart with us. Mrs. Pat Taylor Michael’s former elementary music teacher.
Dan, Pat, and other family members, it always touches my heart so deeply when a child is lost. David is 17 now also. I cannot imagine the pain you all are feeling. I pray that God will give you the comfort that you will need to get through this. If there is anything I can do for you all, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers will be with you forever.
I am a former nursing student of Tammy’s. Michael was a truly great kid. He was the ADN class of 2005 unofficial mascot. He was always there helping his mom. He helped my husband set up the flowers for our pinning ceremony. He and his sister were the light of Tammys eyes! We all enjoyed her many anidotes and stories of her children! I still remember the one about the string cheese in the microwave…Michael was just trying to be a good big brother and warm some cheese for his sister! Tammy……I love you and we are praying without ceasing for peace that comes only from the one true living God!!! We want to see you soon. Michael touched many lives and will always be remembered! Love in Christ, Natalie Holliday, RN
Tammy, Dee and Lauren We are so sorry to hear about Michael. Michael was always a sweet kid and though I have not seen him in years I know he was turning into a wonderful young man. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families. Tammy if you need anything I am here. Elise and Kevin
I attended ECU with Michaels Dad, Dee Turner for a while….I just recently heard about this unfortunate loss. My heart goes out to you and your family my friend. -Chris Racine