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Lester Turner Obituary
Mr. Turner is preceded in death by his brothers, JC Turner and Lloyd Turner.
He was a native of Waverly, Tenn., and lived in Hampton for 54 years, where he retired after 26 years as a self-employed auto mechanic.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Nellie E. Turner of Hampton; a son, Lester E. Turner Jr. (Barbara) and daughter, Leslie Sanford (James), all of Hampton; four grandchildren, Janae' and Jessica Sanford and Jamal and Antionio Turner, all of Hampton; one brother, James Turner (Doris) of Hampton; four sisters, Lillian Thompson of Nashville, Tenn., Laura Laws and Rhonda Hart both of Camden, Tenn., and Mary Oeth of Columbus, Ga.; a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebratory service will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, at Smith Brothers Funeral Home with Bishop Alfonzo Poston, officiating. Family and friends will assemble for the service at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Hampton Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be today from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton – 723-4117. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lester Turner
Joey Pegram
October 7, 2008
Dear Turner Family,
My prayers go out to you. Les was our family's mechanic of choice back in the day. He was a wonderful mechanic and a very nice person. I was always amazed at how quickly and easily he could diagnose a problem and repair it at a very fair price. People of his caliber do not come around often! It was a blessing to have known him!
Mark Turner
October 5, 2008
My Prayers go out to you and your family. Less, as my family called him, worked with my dad, Elmer Turner at Keener's. He was such a good man. I was young then and what I remember the most is his wonderful smile. When one of our cars would break down, Less would come over and fix it. He could fix anything. My Mom passed in May of this year, and all I could think was that she and dad had a good friend to see again. You are in my prayers
Mark Turner
Juanita Mobley
October 5, 2008
To the Family
My heart go out to you Uncle Lester will be miss
by all . He was a good uncle .He was fun to be
around and made you laugh all the time. All ways
think about the good times. My heart go out to you
all with Love
Juanita Moblely and Family
Myrna Brown-Granger
October 4, 2008
Leslie,
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May God's Blessings continue to shower upon you and your entire family.
Love,
Marie Cooper
October 3, 2008
To all my family,
Uncle lester will surely be missed and will never be forgotten. Just to all my family lets keep our heads in praise for the joy of uncle lester....... We love you uncle lester..
The Weaver Family
October 3, 2008
Dear Turner Family:
We extend our deepest sympathy. We greatly admire and respect Mr. Les. He was a true friend, and has been a blesssing to our family. We will miss him, and remember his warm, caring spirit. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Thomas, Aaron, Catherine, and Karen Weaver
william (richard boy) taliaferro
October 2, 2008
Heres to "Mr. Bowtie", the best mechanic that every did it.
To the family may God bless you.
Richard Boy Taliaferro (70 Chevell)
King & Queen, Virginia
Ronnie Franklin
October 2, 2008
" It is always the darkest before dawn" May your hearts be calm and your spirits high, because I know in my prayers to your family, is that the sun shines high in the mountain as well as low in the valley, peace.
melody ford
October 2, 2008
I will miss Mr. Turner telling me what numbers to play and keeping Jamal in line. He was a kind and very thoughtful man. His smile was always ever present. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Diane Cooper
October 2, 2008
My dear relatives,
Although your hearts may be hurting right now, know that it is alright. God feels your pain and he hears your cries, but he also wants you to know that all is well. If uncle Less had to say something right now, he would also say it is alright. He will surely be missed and he as well as all of you will remain in my heart forever. I love you all and be encouraged. I am here for you. love Diane
Brigieta Hunt
October 2, 2008
We share in your lose. Turner was a great friend and we will miss him. Mr.& Mrs. Ernest L. King ( Buddy and Annie).
Robert Dawson
October 2, 2008
.To the turner family my heart is heavy with hurt of the lost of your husband,father and close friend to all.Mr Turner was more than a mechanic to me.A teacher of how to fix automobiles and how to treat people. He was a people type of person, one who always had a way to make you smile when your life seem so bad. My god bless you and keep you strong in your time of sadness
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