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1947
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2016
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Donald Turner Obituary
Don was born in Kinston, NC on April 24, 1947, to Johnnie and Julia Jarman Turner.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cathy, who was the love of his life and best friend; two sons, Chad and wife Jennifer of Wake Forest and Brian and wife Alison of Raleigh. His greatest joy was his grandchildren, Julia Grace, Mollie Catherine, Erynn and James. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Young of Wake Forest; brother, Cecil (Al) Turner of Surf City; sister-in-law, Mickie Turner of Jacksonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don enlisted in the Navy and served proudly for 24 years, retiring as a Lt. Commander in the Medical Service Corps. After serving in the Navy, Don spent 21 years as CEO of Escambia Community Clinics in Pensacola FL, providing health care for the indigent and medically needy in the community. His expertise in Health Care was recognized throughout the state of Florida.
Prior to moving to Carolina Beach in March of 2015, he was an active member of Cokesbury UMC in Pensacola and upon moving to Carolina Beach, he joined St Paul's UMC, serving on the Board of Trustees and Liaison for Watchdogs at Murray Middle School.
Services at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at St Paul's UMC, Carolina Beach, with visitation one hour prior to service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Paul's UMC Building Fund, 300 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 or Melanoma Research Foundation [email protected], P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329.
Don loved his family, life, people and the beach. Don made people smile.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Turner
Alexander Adams
April 17, 2016
Coach Turner, Thank you for all the time and effort you spent with our teams coaching, applying for tournaments, doing reconnaissance of places we were going to play, and most importantly being a leader and mentor for everyone. Your time and efforts were well received, well worth the effort and I know I speak for the entire team- THANK YOU!!!
Adam Zazzali
April 16, 2016
Thoughts and prayers from all of us at Satellite Army, we really enjoyed every minute we spent with Don. He will be missed.
Ed and Barbara Widener
April 16, 2016
Turner family: we remember you all with great fondness from our time in Jacksonville, NC. It sounds as though Don continued his life of service to others. Our prayers and blessings are covering you especially now.
Ellen Quinn Murphy
April 15, 2016
Praying for you and your family as you walk through the difficult
days that lie ahead and also that the Holy Spirit bring comfort and peace to you.
James and Helen Adams
April 15, 2016
Cathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. James and I were so sorry to hear about Coach Turner.
April 15, 2016
Cathy,I am so sorry to hear about Don. my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the most difficult time of your life.
Susan Hunt
April 15, 2016
Cathy and Family,
You're in my thoughts and prayers, just as if you are my family. My forever friend Cathy, you have my deepest Smpathy. Stay strong, God is taking care of Don now.
April 14, 2016
Cathy and all the family, we are keeping you in our prayers at this most difficult of times.....Tommy and Frieda Holloman
Jacksonville's first state soccer title
April 14, 2016
Chad
April 14, 2016
Thanks for everything dad. Your leadership in advancing competitive soccer in Eastern NC will never be forgotten. Your leadership as a father far exceeds anything you did with the game.
Carol and Frank Jones
April 14, 2016
Cathy and Family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Where there is loss
there is always an
even greater presence of
LOVE
Love and hugs,
Carol and Frank
Bryan Cardin
April 13, 2016
Much love to the family, heaven is richer, he reached his reward,and will be waiting for his friends and family to arrive.
Dixie Jernigan
April 13, 2016
God is by your side as you go through this tough time. Prayers are with you and your family.
Sonia Harrison Bourne
April 13, 2016
My prayers are with you Cathy and your family.
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