Millard Ray Turner, 95, of Columbus, Georgia, born on February 3, 1930 in Black Creek, North Carolina, entered his eternal rest on Friday, December 19, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Fisher Chapel, located at 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia. The service is scheduled for December 29, 2025, starting at 11:00 am.
Millard served honorably in the U.S. Army, enlisting on June 4, 1948. He was awarded the Purple Heart on September 18, 1950 after serving in the Korean War where he sacrificed the sight in his left eye. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant specializing in machine gun training. He dedicated his life to taking care of his wife and four children, putting their needs before his own. He was the love of our lives and the hero of our family. Our hearts are broken but we know he is at peace and is spending eternity in Heaven. Millard was a member for many years of Ladonia Baptist Church, Phenix City, Alabama.
The family would like to thank Lorene Ferguson and Relisha Sistrunk. We are forever grateful for the love and care they gave to our dad.
Millard is preceded in death by: his parents: Harry Franklin Turner and Rachel Holloman Turner; his wife, Rebecca Ann Turner; his brothers, Paul Turner, Russell Turner, Harold Turner, Preston Turner, Douglas Turner, and Donald Turner.
Survivors include: his two daughters, Kim Cullefer, Columbus, Georgia, Jill Anderson (Jeff), Columbus, Georgia; his two sons, Lance Turner (Gail), Ft. Mitchell, Alabama, Jamey Turner, Columbus, Georgia; a brother, Wayne Turner; two sisters, Marie Johnson and Elizabeth Bardin; his grandchildren, Kade Cullefer, Kyle Peterson (Heath), Kara Laschober (Jim), Stori Cline (Chachi), Skylar Anderson (Tiffany), Cheyenne Turner, and Colton Turner; and his great grandchildren, Braiden, Cole, Cooper, Starri, Keanu, Ethan, Ella, Owen, Jaylin and Kason.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ladonia Baptist Church, Phenix City, Alabama, Columbus Hospice, or any charity of your choice.
