He was born February 26, 1938 to the late Henry and Mattie Turner.
He is survived by his beloved wife Hazel of the home; daughter, Carmen Russell; son, Kenny Turner; brother Ronnie, half brother Earl; sisters, Betty Sue, and Sandra; cousins, J.W. and Sylvia; step children, Tim, Carmen and Pam; grandchild, Alexandria; step grandchildren, Jennifer, Emily, Haley and Allison; step great grandchildren, Kaci, Maryjane, and Sally; honorary grandchildren, Faith and Jackson.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 pm Saturday in the Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292 or the charity of your choice.