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Charles Turner Jr.

1956 - 2017

Charles Turner Jr. obituary, 1956-2017, Gary, IN

BORN

1956

DIED

2017

Charles Turner Obituary

Corporal Charles Turner, Jr. of Gary, Indiana passed away Thursday March, 29, 2017 in his home. He was born October 28, 1956, the first born of Charles Turner Sr. and Joyce Turner. He was married to Cherlyn Colbert. Charles was saved under the leadership of Elder Eddie Bobby Warren. Charles was preceded in death by his father Charles Turner Sr., two brothers Ronald and Demaret Turner, and a nephew Antwan Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory 3 sons ,Christopher, Johnathan, Airremus Turner, 3 daughters Alexandria Sucre, Jennifer (Ian) Parks, and Katrinna Turner, 4 granddaughters, Indya Sucre, Cheyenne and Jasmine, Jha'niah Parks, 3 grandsons Ian Parks, Johnathan Turner and Elan Parks Four sisters Lynette (Dwane) Williams, Denise (Louis) Greer, Darlene Harris, Charlotte (Troy) Harrington, one brother Everett (Bridget) Turner, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 9am to 11am all services at Prince of Peace Church 3936 Georgia Street Gary, IN. Bishop E. Bobby Warren officiate. Interment Oakhill Cemetery. Lakeshore Funeral Services, Inc. 2295 Washington St., Gary, IN (219) 614-0575 is honored to serve the family.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 7, 2017.

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Johnathan Turner

January 25, 2018

Miss you pops!Wish we all could crack jokes and laugh till we had headaches .and have ppl looking at us like we are crazy!Good times'.

Vicki Simmons

April 23, 2017

Always aloviing smile deeply missedGrew up in the Hood with this guy What a sad loss

April 14, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12

April 10, 2017

You have my deepest condolences

Roberta Andrews and family

Cheryl Downs

April 10, 2017

May God grant comfort to the entire family.

Mark E. Scoggins Sr.

April 10, 2017

To The Turner Family,

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Charles T. Charles was always an upbeat, cool brother with God-given humility whether he was in uniform or not.... a major loss for the community.....My brothers and I attended school with the Johnson Family and I will never forget my classmate Ronald "have you laughing all day long" Turner and his unexpected passing.....RIP my brothers and hope to see you both on "the other side" of life.......

Scoggins Family
Velt '76, '77 & '79

April 10, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rosalind Gamble

April 10, 2017

I light this Candle in remembrance of My life time Friend & Classmate, will your love, kindness and smile forever saturate the atmosphere Officer Friendly!! The epitome of a Great Soldier!!! Much love!!

Rosalind Gamble

April 10, 2017

My condolences to the Turner family, I will always value our friendship. We met @ Carver elementary and continued our friendship and education all the way through Roosevelt High School graduating in 1976. Charles will truly be missed by all! May Charles R.I.P.,

April 9, 2017

so sorry for the lost of Charles ! I am praying for you guys love all of you :) you have my deepest condolence to your family ! ( the Strickland and Gousby family and the class of 1979 Denise class praying for you sis )

April 8, 2017

Our prayers are with the Turner family. May God give you comfort and strength during this most difficult time.

The Harris, Fox, and Webb families

April 8, 2017

Rest in heaven my friend you will truly be missed.

Your Brother in blue

Greg Fayaon

April 8, 2017

Rest In Peace Charles you were an amazing person I will never forget you friend always and forever in our hearts
God Bless your job on earth is done condolences to the family

Juanita Smith

April 8, 2017

Rest in peace my friend, I will miss you. Your were a dear friend that I grew up with and you were always the same. Heaven just made room for another angel. My sincere condolence to the family. Love and miss you my friend!

Tiffany Swagerty

April 8, 2017

I am so sorry that we have lost Cpl Turner so soon. He was one of the nicest people that I have encountered. Rest easy with the lord, suffer no more.

Joseph Griffin Jr.

April 8, 2017

My Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God bring comfort at this time of sorrow. I enjoy the times working with Chuck back in the day He was one of the nicest Officers I know. He will be missed..".Griff"

Gwendolyn Moore-Thomas

April 8, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of Bro.Charles Turner....I was a young girl when I first met him and his beautiful wife Cheryl, I use to be a member of Deliverance Temple
C.O.G.I.C and the fond memories I remember was when Charles use to drive the church bus and he would pick up me and my family and drop us off...He always made the rides fun and joyable! He was a good friend to my family for years!!! You're gonna be missed but we know to be absent from the body you're now in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!!!!!
Be encouraged family...You all are in our prayers!!!
RIH Bro.Charles
Job well done!!

Vicki Wilcher-McAlister

April 8, 2017

To the family of Charles Turner. You have my deepest sympathy. Charles was a classmate at Beckman and Roosevelt High School. We graduated in 1976 together. Charles has always been a gentle soul with a heart of gold. As I lost members of my family, Charles always paid his respects. Charles will always be remembered by my family. Rest well Classmate.

LINDA WADE

April 8, 2017

TO MY FRIEND CPL. CHARLES TURNER, BE AT REST, NOW. NO MORE WORRIES OF THIS WORLD & TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. YOU WERE A VERY WONDERFUL & KIND MAN. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.

LINDA WADE

April 8, 2017

TO MY FRIEND CPL. CHARLES TURNER, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, NO MORE WORRIES OF THIS WORLD & TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. THANK YOU FOR BEING WHO YOU WERE, A VERY KIND MAN. BLESSING TO THE FAMILY. WEEPING DON'T LAST ALWAYS, HE IS WITH THE LORD, NOW. HALLELUJAH!!!

Terry Peck

April 8, 2017

One of the greatest men, and the best police officer, I have ever known. I thank him for his loyalty, his friendship, his guidance, but more than anything... I thank him for being the greatest example of what a peace officer should be. Godspeed Charles Turner....you are now a legend.

Minister Joyce Jackson

April 7, 2017

The memories we had at Deliverance Temple, I will treasure forever!! To Cheryl, one of my best friends in the world, my heart goes out to with many prayers!! We raised our children together and Charles was just a part of my life, not only mine, but my entire Holt-Heard-Walton Family!!! Our prayers and love are with you all!

Johnnie,Mae& Family

April 7, 2017

Our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies goes out to Mr.Turners Family. He was such a joyous individual and will truly be missed. Rest In Heaven.

April 7, 2017

RIH Tukey ...

Rev. Dr. Anthony R. Watson

Anthony Watson

April 7, 2017

Charles (Tookie) Turner was a childhood friend of mine. We attended Carver, Beckman and Roosevelt High School, and we both graduated from Roosevelt in 1976. At Roosevelt, we were in Latin 1 & 2 together and 12 grade English. Praying for the family.

Tracy Glenn

April 7, 2017

It was such a pleasure working with Turner throughout the years at GPD. Charles Turner was such a joyous individual to be around. To the Turner family you have my deepest condolences. Rest in Peace 1181

Tracy Glenn
GPD Dispatcher 2006-2013

Annette Tolbert

April 7, 2017

RIP My Brother. Until We Meet Again.

Diane Jenkins Harvey

April 7, 2017

Cheryl,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. I just happen to read the online paper from Atlanta and saw your name in Corporal Turner's obit. May your loving memories, time, and prayer help you in your healing.

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

April 7, 2017

To the family,

Charles is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. Charles and I worked together a few times back in the day. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

W. SUGGS&FAMILY

April 7, 2017

TO-CHERYL-AND-FAMILY-MAY-CHARLES,R.I.H.,GONE-TO-SOON.

Anita Adamson

April 7, 2017

I'm truly going to miss you.... my brother in blue.

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