Photo courtesy of Shuler-Marshall Funeral Home - Holly Hill
Holly Hill, South Carolina
Mar 31, 1963 – Jun 20, 2024
Brother Timothy Turkvant answered the call of the almighty God on Wednesday, June 20, 2024.
Timothy was born on March 31, 1963 in Harleyville, SC. He was the son of the late Miss Louise Smalls and late Mr. James Lewis Turkvant.
At an early age, he joined Elem Missionary Baptist Church.
He graduated from Harleyville-Ridgeville High School in 1981. He also graduated from SC State university in 1988 with a degree in Agribusiness.
He worked for Industry Services Refractory and Chemical Lining where he was a Lead Supervisor.
He was a member of Pride of Ridgeville # 178 Ridgeville, SC Masonic Lodge.
He was united in holy wedlock to Wanda Pittman-Turkvant. To this union two children were born: Jordan and Jaylann Turkvant.
His parents (James & Louise Smalls) and wife, Wanda preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, Jordan (Breneshia) and Jaylann Turkvant of Orangeburg, SC; his brothers, James B. (Renesae) Turkvant, of Douglasville, GA, and Lorenzo (Bernice) Turkvant of Harleyville, SC; his sister Sarah Ann Simmons of Harleyville, SC; his aunts, Lillie Ruth Spears of Syracuse, NY, Barbara Ratliff of Long Island, NY, Mary (Howard) Primus of St. George, SC and Louellen Smalls of Harleyville, SC; his uncles, Johnny (Vernell) Smalls of Holly Hill, SC, Matthew (Charlotte Ann) Smalls of Manning, SC and Thomas Smalls of Harleyville,SC. his grandchildren, Harmony Davis, Jaliyah Turkvant and Jynai Turkvant of Orangeburg, SC and his devoted caretaker, Lashiaquanna Edwards of Bowman, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will be receiving friends at the home of his brother, Mr. Lorenzo Turkvant, 176 Second Bend Rd., Harleyville, SC from 3:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M.
Online condolences may be sent to www.shulermarshallfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreTo Lorenzo and family know that our Love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and the days to come. May God comfort you now and the days ahead.
Phillip, Vera and PJ Boyd
June 29, 2024 | Leesburg, GA | Friend
Condolences to the family
Franklin Giles
June 28, 2024 | Orangeburg, SC | Friend
Sending my condolences and prayer to the family. Our beloved classmate of 1981 will be missed.
Renee Simmons
June 28, 2024 | Summerville, SC | Classmate
Turk I'm gonna truly miss you my Brother. I'm gonna miss our conversations and working together. Take your rest my dear Brother until we meet again. Pat James
Patterson James
June 28, 2024 | Summerville, SC | Friend
To The Turkvant Family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Thanks for sharing Timothy with us while were all students at SC State in the 80s!!
Delbert Foster & Charleston Crew!!
Delbert Foster
June 27, 2024 | Charleston, SC | Classmate
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lashawn SMALLS
June 27, 2024 | Conyers, GA | Family
Prayers and Condolences to the family, may God give you comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. R.I.P. Timmy
Sandra Gardner Elmore
June 27, 2024 | Saint George, SC
Condolences to the family, R.l.P.
Minnie Britt
June 27, 2024 | Saint George, SC
Rest in peace my brother ❤
Dennis Mays
June 27, 2024 | Harleyville, SC | Friend