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Paul Turner Obituary
Paul was born in Thomasville, N.C., where he met his wife, Dorothy Welch. They had two sons and moved to the Peninsula area after he served in the Navy during WWII. Shortly after arriving in Newport News, Paul found work at Newport News Shipbuilding in the welding department. He worked there for several years and attended business school at night learning bookkeeping and how to manage a business. He started doing upholstery work for family and friends at home and soon opened United Upholstery, which he later changed to American Upholstery. He was an avid skeet shooter in his younger years and loved to hunt.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy.
He is survived by his two sons, David Michael Turner and wife, Vickie, and Paul Edward Turner Jr. and wife, Susan; four grandchildren, David A. Turner, Paul Turner III, Darren Turner and Karen Unsicker; and by three great-grandchildren. Paul had many friends whom he leaves to cherish his memory.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family.
The funeral service will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, Post Office Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Turner
TOM/JANICE CARPINI
October 3, 2008
Paul and Micki,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Heather called and sent me a copy of the annoucement. I know how hard it is to deal with the loss of our loved ones, especially our parents. Your Dad was a kind and fair man and everyone that met him , considered him a true gentleman. I know that he will be missed, but I know that he is in a better place.
May God bless .
Tom & Janice Carpini
ST Louis Missouri
tom/janice carpini
October 3, 2008
TOM/JANICE CARPINI [email protected]
Glenn / Mae Reiman
October 2, 2008
David,Lucy, Ashley, and the entire Turner family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most differcult time. May it bring some comfort to the family knowing that Paul is now with Dorthy in heaven and they are both in a much better place.
Nancy Hill
October 2, 2008
Paul:
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your grandfather.
Jeanne McClellan
October 1, 2008
Susan & Paul:
You have my condolences at the loss of your father-in-law and father. Hopefully the support of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.
Jeanne S. McClellan
James Arthur
October 1, 2008
Dave,
I was sorry to hear about the death of your dad this morning. I joyfully remember all the good times we had out at Langley together. I know you will miss him as well as I.
Retta Osteen
October 1, 2008
Dr.Paul Turner, Susan and Turner family, Our thoughts are with you during your sad time. Retta "Chris" Osteen
Sandy & Reed Sours
October 1, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Alvin and Jeanne Hays
October 1, 2008
Our prayers are with Dave and Vickie and the Turner family at this stressful time. Mr. Turner is now with our Lord watching over us and has Gods blessings. He was a good person and will be missed so much by all of us. Rest in peace
Mr. Turner, Love and prayers.
Alvin and Jeanne Hays.
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