Amity, Arkansas
1924 - 2005
Elder W. D. Turner, Jr., age 80 of Amity, died Thursday, January 13, 2005.
He was born on February 3, 1924, the son of Willie Dudley Turner, Sr. and Margaret Ethel Mitchell Turner. On October 31, 1945, he was married to Blanche Johnson. He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Turner, and his sister, Nancy Becktold.
He was a Missionary Baptist minister where he served churches in the Clark-Pike Association in Arkansas and the South Texas Association. He was a retired maintenance carpenter for Maxwell House Coffee in Houston, Texas. A United States Navy veteran, he served during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Blanche Turner of Amity; three sons, David Turner, Stephen Turner and Nathan Turner all of Amity; six grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth Turner of Montgomery, Texas, Bob Turner of Ozark, Missouri and Joe Turner of Galena Park, Texas; and one sister, Margaret Johnson of Hot Springs.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 17, 2005 in the Caney Valley Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Howell and Bro. James Owens officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.
Interment will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Glenn Turner, Sarah Turner, Philip Clamon, John Turner, Dylan Turner and Joseph Turner; his nieces; and his nephews.
Guest registry is at www.davissmithfuneralhome.com.
Dear Blanche and family, W.D. was a good cousin that will be missed a lot by his large family and friends. I am so glad we had the reunion this summer so we all could see him and have a great time together, May God bless you and your family at this time. Your cousin from both sides of the family, Patsy Foshee
patsy foshee
January 30, 2005 | Kirby, AR
Bro. Turner was such a joy to know. I remember him at youth rallies, church camp, revivals and the grocery store. He always had a hello for everyone. He will be greatly missed, but he is in such a better place.
Karen (Baker) Voan
January 28, 2005 | Glenwood, AR
Dearest Blanche and family,
I will always remember W.D. telling how he and my Dad, Moody Turner, crossed a creek to get the Christmas tree my mother thought she wanted. He told that funny story at my Mother's 78th birthday party. He was a special cousin, loved and appreciated by all who knew him. I will always remember he died the night after my mother died and I am so thankful God took him the way He did, quickly. What a way to meet the Savior he loved so much. God bless all of you....
Pat Geren
January 18, 2005 | Ft. Smith, AR
To Blance, Nathan & Rinda: May God bless you and comfort you in this time of loss of such a loving and caring man. Although I haven't been to church since I moved away, I can remember W.D. sitting just a couple pews in front of us. I'm sure I will miss seeing him there, but I know he is rejoicing today. I couldn't have asked for a better neighbor as a child. It didn't matter what we were selling for school, I was always welcomed in...this was one of the stops mom would make when she would...
Velma (Boyd) Neal
January 17, 2005 | Okolona, AR
My thoughts, prayers, to the Turner family at this sad time.
Sandra Pinson
January 16, 2005 | Daisy, AR
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Cynthia Tolleson Hill
January 15, 2005 | Murfreesboro, AR
My husband, Clifton Oliver, and I are saddened by the loss of my beloved cousin, W.D.
He set the standards for the rest of us to live by and I cherish the wonderful memories of this kind man.
Blanche & Children: we share your grief and I'm sorry we're unable to be there at this time.
Sharron Turner Oliver
January 15, 2005 | Fairview, NC
W.D will be missed in this community. He was a good person. God Bless.
Billy Cogburn
January 14, 2005 | Kirby
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Troy & Jane Powledge
January 14, 2005 | Pike City, AR
