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Brent Turner Obituary

BREVARD--Brent Ray Turner 57, of Brevard, NC passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Brevard, NC on November 27, 1957 to Annette T. Green and Larry Ray Turner. He graduated from Brevard High School in 1976 and attended Marion Military Institute Junior College to play his favorite sport of football. He is survived by Susan Turner, son Wood Turner, daughter Hailey Turner Robinson, grandson Derek Robinson, sister Lyn Turner Dockens, brother Chad Green and Brent's dog Smoochie.
Brent was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was avid Clemson football fan, a tremendous fisherman, and a world class salesman as long time employee of Houston's Furniture Company of Brevard.
A service will be held at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory on January 10, 2015 at 1:30 PM followed by a celebration of Brent's life at Jamie's Restaurant downtown Brevard from 3:00-5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Ste. 1500, Manhattan Beach, CA.
On line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com
Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times-News on Jan. 8, 2015.

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Alan McCrary

January 14, 2015

To the Turner family: May you find comfort and peace through God... he is hone now. McCrary family

His Team mates

January 9, 2015

Will miss our leader !!!

Mike Patterson

January 9, 2015

My prayers to Brent's family and friends at this difficult time. I knew Brent since childhood. Brent was always fun to be around. It was fun to be on his team. He could take anything that was thrown at him. He was a great leader, husband and father with few equals in life as well as sports.

Robin Zachary Chenery

January 9, 2015

I was saddened to hear about the loss of Brent. I went to high school with him. He was the most precious, sweet person. I grew up with him all through our school years and I shall treasure those memories. May God comfort you in your time of need and give you joy at the life of this wonderful man.

Leigh Shaney

January 8, 2015

Sending love and prayers to Brent's family and friends. I'll remember his smile, laugh, and fun times our families shared.

Nancy McCall Wilson

January 8, 2015

I am thinking of all your family as you grieve your loss of Brent. God has taken him to a better place.

Mickey, Roxane, Drew & Kayla Roberts

January 8, 2015

Susan, Wood and Hailey - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Brent. Your family is in our prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

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