Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Charlotte, North Carolina
Age 90
Max Murray Turner of Charlotte, NC died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 2nd 2014 at the age of 90.
Max was born Aug 22, 1923 in Chattanooga, TN, the only child of Herbert Roland Turner and Essie Pearl Murray. Max graduated from Chattanooga Central High School in 1940 and attended the University of Tennessee until July 1942 when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps.
During World War II he served as a drill instructor at Parris Island, an instructor at Sea School, and was briefly stationed in Panama. He was attending Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia when the war ended. Choosing to remain in the area, Max enrolled at Georgetown University in 1945 on the G.I. Bill and graduated from the School of Foreign Service in 1948.
While in Washington, DC, he met Willie Lucille Wells of Shelby, NC. They were married in the spring of 1948 and remained so until her passing in 2002. He enjoyed a long and prosperous business career, retiring from the print shop he owned in Raleigh, NC in 1998. He subsequently moved to Charlotte, NC to be near his grandchildren.
Max is survived by three daughters: Lora Jane Schneider of Rocky Hill, CT; Rachel Turner of Branchburg, NJ; Elizabeth Russell of Easthampton, MA; and three sons: Murray W. Turner, M.D of Charlotte; Mark W. Turner of Atlanta, GA; and Stuart R. Turner of Raleigh, NC. Max is also survived by nine loving grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Southminster Retirement Community on Monday, May 5th at 2pm. The family would like to thank Southminster and Hospice for their care and support.
Dear Ginette, Murray, Anne-Marie, Eric, Michael and Alexandre, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Give our regards to the Turner family.
Denyse and Jean-Marie
May 07, 2014
We will always remember Max for his smile,his laugh and our visits to the North Hills Park with him and his dog Blossom. He is gone but not forgotten.
Jean&Mike Payst
May 06, 2014 | Raleigh, NC
Stuart I wanted to tell you I was sorry to learn of your Dad's death. I remember him fondly and how helpful he always was at the print shop. Please give my regards to you family.
Colon Willoughby
May 05, 2014 | Raleigh, NC
My prayers and farewell wishes go out to the Turner family. May God continue to bless you in your moment of grief and embrace you during your time of understanding. There is never a good time to say goodbye, but joy comes in the morning after the rain. A ray of sunshine will again fill your heart, and the memory of Max Murray Turner will draw a smile. Godbless your dad, grand father, uncle and friend.
JOHN HOLLINS
May 05, 2014 | Atlanta, GA
I am so sorry for you loss. I have such fond memories of your Dad. Such a gentle soul with a great sense of humor. I know you will miss him.
Helen Matthews Grady
May 05, 2014 | Macon, GA
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Annie Horne
May 05, 2014 | NC
