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Thomas Eugene Turner

1951 - 2021

Thomas Eugene Turner obituary, 1951-2021, Akron, OH

BORN

1951

DIED

2021

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Sommerville Funeral Services - Akron

1695 Diagonal Rd

Akron, Ohio

Thomas Turner Obituary

(Smoot) Thomas Eugene Turner (Smoot) went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2021. He was born to Elliott and Lizzie Turner on Dec 3, 1951 in LaGrange, GA.He was preceded in death by his father, Elliot Turner Sr.; mother, Lizzie Turner; brothers, Elliot Turner Jr., Sylvester Turner, Robert Turner, Frank Turner, Charlie Howard Turner, and John Turner; sisters, Julia Lee, Carrie Wadley, Katie Ruth Dowdell, and Dorothy Turner. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters, Marquetta and Carletta Somerville of Akron, OH. Public viewing will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Burning Bush Church, 131 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308. Private family service will immediately follow. Pastor Raynell Lawson officiating and Eulogizing. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 745 South Firestone Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44301. 330-836-2725

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 1, 2021.

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Louis Hill Jr

March 26, 2025

REST IN PEACE !!!!!!!!!!!!

David W. Crosby

April 16, 2021

Just wanted to add my deepest condolences to the family of Thomas, better late than never :) he was a friend and a client. I will miss our heart felt conversations over the years, Thomas was a good man. God Bless

Tia Simone

April 4, 2021

Earth has no sorrow Heaven can’t heal. Sending my deepest condolences to Marquetta and Carletta & entire family

Louis Hill Jr

April 3, 2021

"REST IN PEASE "

Eleanor Bridges

April 2, 2021

Tom will forever be remembered by everyone who knew him Good memories is what he left us with. RIP

Germaine Grandison

April 2, 2021

To My cousins Marquetta & Carletta & the Turner family.
I'm sorry for the loss of your dad & my dearest cousin.
Memories are gifts that our hearts receive to bring gental comfort as we grieve. Smoot was a very nice cousin & he was very close growing up with my dad in Lagrange Georgia.
May God give you both comfort during this most difficult time.
You two were the best DAUGHTERS God bless you.

Jimmy & Beverly Valrie

April 2, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of my classmate Tom Turner...prayers for his family

Sherry Loftin

April 1, 2021

Sending my condolences Marquetta and Carletta my God comfort you during this difficult time praying for you and with you

Lawanda Chisolm

April 1, 2021

CARLETTA AND MARQUETTA,SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD,I HAVE KNOWN "SMOOT"FOR OVER 40 YEARS A GOOD GUY FUNNY TOO!
TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD MAY HE REST IN PARADISE...HE IS UP THERE WIT CLEMON HENDERSON NOW OOOH BOY:)

Desiree Washington Bell

April 1, 2021

Praying for the family that God will heal their heart. I will continue to keep you in our prayers

Quinn Simpson

April 1, 2021

Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of Smooth. We were classmates from junior through high school. Always a Dapper dresser. Thank you for the memories my friend. R.I.H.P.

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Vera C. Rodgers

April 1, 2021

Marquetta and Carletta I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow.

Aaron D Phinnesssee

April 1, 2021

PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY


LOVE AAARON D PHINNESSEE & MITCHELL FAMILY

Athena Turner

April 1, 2021

Uncle Smoot was an Amazing man. He was like my 2nd dad. We enjoyed a lot of good times and I loved hearing his stories. To my cousins Marquetta and Carletta I love you both and know I am here. My God give you both the strength in this time of sorrow.

“Jenn” Burnside

April 1, 2021

To my best friend/sister Car and sissy Marquetta. I can’t believe that daddy Tom has moved on to a better journey. We will keep all the good memories of him alive. I love you both and keeping the both of you in my prayers. Your bestie/sissy for life JENN B.

Carlisa Singfield

April 1, 2021

Marquetta & Carletta,
I'm so sorry to hear the passing of your beloved father. I will keep you and your family in prayer at this most difficult time.

Felton Shropshire

March 31, 2021

Rest in peace Tom we has great times West Jr.High School...

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