Henry Edward Turner

Henry Edward Turner obituary, Burlington, NC

Henry Edward Turner

Henry Turner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Mr. Henry Edward Turner age 67 of Burlington, NC was born August 16, 1957 in Caswell County, NC to Mr. Hosie Turner and Mrs. Gracie Mae Watlington Turner and answered the call to enter eternal rest on Monday May 12, 2025 while at his home. Henry was a brick mason by trade where he worked for many years with Algean Liggins Construction and William Torain Masonry along with different Textile Companies. He enjoyed fishing, yard work, talking junk, joking around and in his younger days, playing basketball and hunting. Henry never met a stranger and seemed to be well liked by all that knew him. If you asked how he was doing or what he was doing, he would simply reply: "Laid back and looking Good"
The life and now the legacy of Henry Edward Turner will always be remembered and cherished by his wife of over 48 years, Glenda Faye Daye Turner, his four children, Selena Faye Cheek (James), Denise Ann Turner, Henry Junior Turner and Antonio Edward Turner; three brothers, Marvin Turner (Carla), Jerry Turner and Michael Turner; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; one aunt, Lola Bell Witted and one uncle, Dennis Watlington along with a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and dear friends.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Hosie and Gracie Turner and two sisters, Deloris Turner and Grace Ann Turner.
Services
Public Viewing/walk through
Wednesday
May 14, 2025
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc,
520 Rosenwald St.
Burlington, NC 27217
Wake-with the Family present
Thursday
May 15, 2025
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc,
520 Rosenwald St.
Burlington, NC 27217
Funeral Service
Thursday
May 15, 2025
1:00 PM
Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc,
520 Rosenwald St.
Burlington, NC 27217
Burial
North Lawn Cemetery
947-999 Ross St.
Burlington, NC 27217
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