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1991
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2020
David Turner Obituary
Knoxville - David Allen Turner, born February 14, 1991, departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020. David was very family-oriented who loved big hugs. He was always willing to help family and friends alike whenever needed. He enjoyed hitting the open road on his motorcycle.
Preceded in death by his grandmothers, Betty Ruth Turner and Carrie Kimber Smith; grandfathers, Roscoe Sutherland, and Charles Russell; uncles, Arthur Turner, Nicky Smith, Emmett Smith, and Gregory Smith; aunt, Darlene Smith.
He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Cheryl Turner; father, Dwayne (Dawn) Smith; brothers, Dwayne Turner, Dustin Turner, and Damian Smith; sisters, Davisia Turner, Kanesha Smith and Niyesha Smith; aunts, Diane Stinson, Loretta Turner, Jacqueline Turner, Donna Turner, Deloris (Earl) Stanford, Deborah (Raymond) Washington, Shirley (Lynn) Parker and Sherry Westfield; uncles, Jeffery (Tasha) Turner, Timothy (Peggy) Turner, Marcus (Brandi) Smith, Thorne Smith and Keith Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A special thank you to devoted friend, Kasia Davis.
Saturday, September 26, 2020, a graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olive Cemetery, 2400 Berry Road, Knoxville, TN with Words of Comfort by Michael Spence. During this time, we will remain in compliance with the Governor's Executive Order #17 (COVID-19). Social distancing and face masks are required. A white dove release will conclude the service. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
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Jace
April 17, 2022
Uncle David please come back it´s been a year it´s still hard to believe your gone... why did you have to go so soon? Please respond Love you man.
Jace Turner
September 15, 2021
YO uncle it´s been awhile sup it´s almost been a year miss ya man everyday I think about you how has it been your mom is ok and so is VC hari Miya and Brooke oh and I´m 13 now!! And Miya is 14 it´s her first year of middle school and brookes last year of elementary and my last year of middle lol. I miss you though love you.
Jace turner
July 8, 2021
Sup uncle David I know it´s been awhile just wanted to come back and say what´s up!! Happy b lated birthday.I love you tell granny Betty I said hey and love you both. I really miss you,your mom does to just to let you know I love you
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Damian
January 19, 2021
I miss you big brother.#babyboy
Until we meet again
September 24, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bethany McClellan
September 18, 2020
Mannnn ill never forget you.. u had such a silly personality and umade working at taco bell ok.! I guess the good do die young. Rip david
Jace Turner
September 17, 2020
Hey uncle david I just want to say I miss you a lot rest in peace my man love you
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