James Turnage Obituary

KINSTON - James Melvin Turnage, 82, of Kinston passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bessie Turnage; sisters Grace Barnes, Faye Evans, and Doris Howard; and brother, Danny Turnage. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Joy W. Turnage of the home; daughters Karen T. Pilson and husband Richard, of Cape Carteret, Sherry T. Broadhurst and husband Frank "Shane," of New Bern, Valerie T. Dunn and husband Billy, of Winterville; sons James Michael Turnage and wife Susan, of Morehead City and Charles F. Butler and wife Patricia, of Fuquay-Varina; sisters Christine Talton of Lucama, Jackie Taylor and husband George, of Black Creek, Linda Watts and husband Terry, of Homer, La., and Ethel Gates of Lucama; brothers Freeman Turnage and wife Dorothy, of Kinston and Gary Turnage and wife Sandra, of Pink Hill; grandchildren Clayton Turner of Kinston, Zac Turnage of Morehead City, Ross Dunn, Bradley Dunn and Kelly Dunn, all of Winterville and Shannon Natale and husband Joe, of Fuquay-Varina; great-grandchild Lacy Natale of Fuquay-Varina; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Minister Robert Goff officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Continuum Home Care & Hospice, 704 M Plaza Boulevard, Kinston, NC 28501 or to Kinston Church of Christ, 1901 Sunset Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504. Arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at kinston.com. (Paid obituary)

Published by Free Press from Dec. 7 to Dec. 10, 2012.
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Ms. Joy, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. James' death. You two were some of my favorite people when I worked at Howell's. Mr. James could always make me laugh.. May God wrap his arms of comfort around you and your family and give you peace. Love and Prayers to you all. Wendy Whitfield

Wendy Whitfield

December 10, 2012

Gary and Sandra, so sorry to hear of your brother's passing.

Marie (Tilghman) Heath

December 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ms. Joy and the rest of the family. Mr. Turnage was a joy to work with at Howell's. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and the many laughs that we shared together. May God provide you with peace and comfort during this time.

Wendy Boone

December 9, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

oppie & edna sheffield

December 9, 2012

There is not a time that I pass by your home place in "Pot Neck" that I don't think of every one of you. May your memories bring you peace in the days to come. Mr. Turnage was a good person. God Bless you all.

Ivy & Les Albertson

December 8, 2012

Mrs. Turnage and family, So sorry for the loss of James. He will missed by all those that loved him but those memories will keep everyone strong. God Bless.

Ronald Dunn

December 8, 2012

Mike,
Beth and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your father. May God comfort you and your family.

Steve & Beth Thrower

December 8, 2012

Joy and family,
We are deeply sorry in hearing of the loss of Mr. Turnage. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Clifton and Greta Sutton

December 7, 2012

Aunt Joy, Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. With love and prayers, Angie

Angie Watts Timmons

December 7, 2012

David & Tonia Ormond

December 7, 2012

Karen, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. You will cherish the memories forever.

David & Tonia Ormond

December 7, 2012

Sherry and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry and Dawn Sutton

December 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. God bless all.

Bill and Martha Dove

December 7, 2012

TO THE FAMILY:I LOVED YOUR DAD,HE WAS A GOOD MAN. I KNOW YOU ALL ARE HURTING,JUST REMEMBER AS CHRISTIANS, WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN. DURING MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, I STAYED WITH AUNT DORIS AND RALPH IN THE SUMMERS WORKING. SPECIAL TIMES I HAD GOING TO AUNT JOY'S AND JIM'S FOR THE WEEK END! I ENJOYED THE LAUGHTER, JIM GRILLING, AND AUNT JOY BAKING! WONDERFUL MOMENTS GOING TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY,AND THEN TO AUNT BESSIE'S FOR DINNER. I WILL MISS JIM SAYING THE BLESSING BEFORE MEALS, AND HIS SMILE. I ALWAYS FELT SO BLESSED,SO MUCH WARMTH IN THEIR HOME. SUCH A GREAT PART OF MY LIFE. I LOVE YOU ALL, AND MAY YOU FEEL THE LORD'S LOVE EACH NEW DAY. KEEP THE MEMORIES....ALWAYS,BRENDA BROMLEY-TURNER

BRENDA BROMLEY-TURNER

December 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. The happy memories you share with keep him forever close. With love and remembrance,

J.B and Emma Wade
Carol Wade Dudley

Carol Wade Dudley

December 7, 2012

To Miss Joy and Family: Our deepest sympathies go out to you for your recent loss. Will never forget the fun times working at Howell's with James. RIP James

Ray and Hannah Heath

December 7, 2012

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