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Paul TURNER Obituary
Born in Thomasville, N.C., in 1943, Paul lived most of his life on the Virginia Peninsula. He attended Old Dominion University Technical Institute following graduation from Hampton High School in 1961. He then became employed by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company as a mechanical engineer in 1966, while also proudly serving in the U.S. Army Reserves. It was during this time that he decided to fulfill a life-long dream of becoming a physician and registered as a full-time student at Christopher Newport (then College) University, while continuing to work full time and raising a family with his wife, Susan. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry. Paul attended the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond in their accelerated program and graduated in 1973. He did his internship and Emergency Medicine resident training at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. He was a physician partner of the James River Emergency Medicine Associates at Riverside Hospital's emergency room until 1991, then worked for a short time at both Sentara Hope in Hampton and McDonald Army Hospital at Fort Eustis. In 1993, he moved with his wife to Dover, DE and worked at the Bay Health Kent General Hospital until 1998 when he was forced to retire due to illness. In 2003, Dr. Turner returned to Newport News with his wife and began a fulfilled and active retirement, playing golf and enjoying their numerous retired racing greyhounds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul E. Turner, Sr. and Dorothy Welch Turner of Hampton.
Paul is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan Kahler Turner; children, Paul E. Turner, III of Fairfax, VA, and Karen Michele Unsicker and her husband, Andrew of Lorton, VA; grandson, John Bryan, III of Arlington, VA; brother, David M. Turner and wife, Vickie; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as Festus and Sassy, his beloved greyhounds.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Paul's life at 2 p.m. Interment will follow immediately in the Parklawn Memorial Park. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Paul TURNER
LaVerne Mitchell
July 19, 2010
Dearest Susan and family, I just heard today about Paul's passing and am so very sorry for your loss. It just must be so hard to carry on, I am thinking about you....... LaVerne
July 3, 2010
Turner Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you. (Sharon Sink Slater, HRA Class of '85)
sharon
Sheila Haskard
June 29, 2010
Susan
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave and I were out of town last week. Janice and Frances told me of Paul's passing. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you. Sheila (your Aetna friend)
Jill Skerlak
June 29, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (Jill Causby Skerlak, HRA class '85)
Jeff and Jeni McLawhorn
June 28, 2010
So sorry to hear about Paul. Our prayers are with your family during this hard time as well as our thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Young
June 25, 2010
Susan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. We have fond memories of you both miss your time when you volunteered at the police department.
June 24, 2010
Dearest Susan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was so looking forward to meeting Paul. This is such a shock. I love you so much I just wish I was there to comfort you in some way. Life is to short and we tend to take for granted the simple treasures of the time we have. Loving thoughts and prayers from Jim and Mikki Day (Newport Bc, CA)
Aaron Thomas
June 24, 2010
Susan.... So sorry for your loss. Jean and I have a lot of fond memories of Paul at the FOP. He will truely be missed.
Terry Cox-Joseph
June 24, 2010
Susan, what a beautiful write-up about Paul. I am so sorry. What a shock and what a loss.
Many hugs,
Terry
Suzanne Hughes
June 24, 2010
Susan and Family,
I did not know Paul well, but so enjoyed our conversations when he would call the bank. I'm amazed he never mentioned his greyhounds as we could have talked about that forever. I have a rescue grey that I adore. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Sinclair McCracken
June 24, 2010
Dear Susan, I'll never forget one of the 1st times I met Paul was when I met his mother...She had me laughing as her "flowery" language and sharp wit were going strong and Paul sat patiently saying, " Now Mother..." and we would laugh together. I will truly miss him. I am here should you need anything. I pray for peace in the midst of grief for you and your family. - Clair McCracken
Alvin and Jeanne Hays
June 24, 2010
REST IN PEACE PAUL. YOU WERE A GOOD PERSON AND GOD BLESS YOU. MAY DAVE AND VICKIE AND ALL OF THE FAMILY HAVE GODS BLESSINGS AT THIS STRESSFUL TIME. SO SORRY TO LEARN OF PAULS PASSING THIS MORNING.
ALVIN AND JEEANNE HAYS
Lisa Reece Lyles
June 24, 2010
I never had the pleasure of meeting Paul, but my brother Gary considered him a great friend while working with him @ Riverside. He shared so many funny stories w/us about Paul. It's never gets easier when you lose a loved one, but the experience of having them in our lives is irreplaceable. I can only imagine the wonderful reunion he & Gary are now having. Our love and prayers are with the family.
Mo Mowry
June 24, 2010
Susan, so,sorry to hear of Paul's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike Brewer
June 23, 2010
Susan, sorry to hear of your loss. I will always retain fond memories from spending time with Paul during his tenure at Riverside ER and his friendship during the days of the FOP - he was a great guy! We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan Carpini
June 23, 2010
I can not express all that Paul has meant to me over the years and the countless things that Paul and Susan done for me and Heather. What a jewel, always there and ready and happy to help, you will be missed...my heart is really broken and I can't believe it. See you in heaven Paul! Love, your "cuz" Jan and Heather.
Susan Waddles
June 23, 2010
Susan,
We worked together at NNS&DDCO when you were putting Paul thru medical school. So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Gammon
June 23, 2010
Susan - may God bless you and your family at this time.
Jean Harrison
June 23, 2010
Susan,
I did not know Paul, but know how difficult it is to lose such a dear part of your life. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Sandy and Reed Sours
June 23, 2010
Susan and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.Your family has had to endure so much lately. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki Linkous Sterling
June 23, 2010
Susan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked in the ER with Paul (PT) many years ago and will never forget him. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
love,
June 23, 2010
I haven't lived in Newport News for years, but have very fond memories of working with Paul when I was an ER nurse at Riverside and he was a resident. He was a nice guy and a good doc. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, his family. I'm sure he will be greatly misssed by many people.
June 23, 2010
Dear Mrs. Turner,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will, Trisha and Annie from the Law Offices of William H. Carmines
June 23, 2010
Dear Mrs. Turner,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will, Trisha and Annie from the Law Offices of William H. Carmines
Frank Schuler M.D.
June 23, 2010
So sorry to hear about Paul's death. He was a good friend,a good man, a great physician, and an avid and dedicated golfer. I will miss seeing him and talking to him on the golf course. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
June 23, 2010
Tom and I are deeply saddened to learn of your loss.
With sympathy and love, Sharon Shacochis
Ron Spivey
June 23, 2010
Paul and I went to CNC together. Such a great guy. My deepest sympathy.
Janet Baker
June 23, 2010
Deepest sympathy for you and your family. Paul was a good neighbor when we all lived in Village Green
Thomas Carpini
June 23, 2010
Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mikki and your families. Paul and Mikki were like big brothers and will always be family to me. Most of all a great friend and truly one of the best!
June 23, 2010
Susan, Jan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss-Bobby and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Bobby and Sandy Faison
Leonard, Runell, and Sandra Weinstein and Raven
June 23, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of you loss. Dr. Paul Turner was a good man and a good neighbor and will be missed.
Terry Cox-Joseph
June 23, 2010
I am so sorry, Susan! Hugs and Love,
Terry
Retta Osteen
June 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Helen Anspach
June 23, 2010
Dave and Vic,
Heartfelt sympathy going out to you at this time. May peace and comfort come your way soon. Thinking of you both fondly.
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