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Phillip Turner Obituary
ALBANY - Phillip Dick Turner, known to friends and family as Buddy, passed away peacefully, on December 30, after a valiant fight with cancer. An Air Force veteran, retired psychotherapist and published author, Phillip leaves behind a son, Phillip; stepdaughters, Marie-Elaina and Fonda; numerous brothers and sisters; as well as many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m., at Meyers Funeral Home. See meyersfuneralhome.com for more details.
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Tyrone Smith
January 9, 2026
I Love you Big Uncle Buddy! Always showed me love!!!!
Dumar Smith Sr
January 8, 2026
LOVE YOU UNCLE BUDDY!! Please watch over the family!!! Us younger family members will try to do as you always wanted us to do and have a big family reunion!! Thank you for all the wisdom you dropped on us while you was here!! Thank you for being who you was!! HUG MOTHERDEAR AND MY DAD FOR ME!! Let them both know i miss them dearly!!
Marcella Green
January 8, 2026
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers for comfort and strength to Buddy's beloved family.
Bernie Edmondson
January 7, 2026
Rest in peace my cousin
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Jasenya McCauley
January 7, 2026
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Nancy turner
January 6, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Love you. I love my siblings.
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