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Tony Turnage Jr. Mr. Tony Turnage Jr., 18, of 222 John Street, died Friday, April 17, 2009 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Funeral service for Mr. Turnage will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Mitchell's Funeral Home Chapel Greenville with Bishop W.H. Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapman Family Cemetery in Grifton. Tony Turnage was born in Hampton, Va. At an early age, he and his family moved to Pitt County where he attended the public schools. Tony was a senior at J.H. Rose High School where he was an all season athlete, participating in football, basketball, and track. He was a lovable, and very well loved teenager to all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Tina M. Turnage, and father, Tony Turnage Sr. of the home; five sisters, Keena Turnage, Kalessa Turnage, Khayla Turnage, Kyra Turnage, and Katelin Turnage, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Lula Maye Turnage and Rufus Hawkins of Kinston; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Yvonne Little of Kinston; three nieces, Tealeah Gunter, Glona Gunter, and Ariana Hardy, all of Greenville; two great-great-aunts; 15 great-aunts; 16 aunts; 13 great-uncles; 12 uncles; and a large host of cousins, other relatives, dear friends, and very special friends the Battle Family of Greenville. There will be a walk-through viewing for Mr. Turnage on Thursday from 2 until 6 p.m. at Mitchell's Funeral Home. Arrangements handled by Mitchell's Funeral Home, Greenville.

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Published by The Daily Reflector on Apr. 22, 2009.

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Bridget Rouse

June 17, 2009

To my family, this is hard and I cry everday just thinking about my cousin and how he made us all smile. I know times are hard now but it will get better but we have to help each other heal and love one another just as God loves us.

Tyler Chapman

May 16, 2009

This goes out to Tina,Tony,and the girls...Just continue to pray and know that "Man" is in a better place now....I know it is hard but God has his eyes over all of you all.
Love Donnie,Rosa,Trez,Tyler,Tiyah,Star, and Tasha

Essie Washington-Bennett

May 14, 2009

Tina and Tony this is your classmate former Essie Washington of Grifton. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.

Shakiyla Sherrod

May 1, 2009

Hearing about Tony was the last thing I would expected to hear. I went to school with him for five years and never known him for having problems with anyone. Tony was a nice, athletic, and fun person. He will be missed truly and always be remember.I am truly sorry to here what happen but he is now in a better place and will always be in your hearts. Take care.

La-Tanya Steele

May 1, 2009

Tony and family this is your cousin Lou, Pauline granddaughter, I just found out about Tony Jr. and my heart goes out to the family. Please
contact me [email protected]..
God Bless
Lou lou

Essie Filmore

May 1, 2009

Tony & Tina Turnage family there's nothing no one can say or do to lift heavy heart. Just continue to pray and ask God for strengh and he will do just that. It may seem dark but he will lighting you pathway.

Deborah Cannon-Johnson

April 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jacqui Anderson

April 27, 2009

Turnage family,my prayers goes out to u.I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and take care of your family.

Lois A. Williams

April 25, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Francine Ebron

April 25, 2009

Ms. Tina
Know that we are praying for you and your family. The lost of a child is hard to bear,but know that our father is always with us and he is beside you even now holding you and wiping your tears.God sent Tony here for a reason and once he had completed his mission called him back to him. Know that mission was completed and a job well done. Don't ask why but just say Thank You Lord for allowing me to have him for the time you allowed. We love you.

Jerricka Wiggins

April 24, 2009

To the Turnage Family:
May God be with you during your time of sorrow. Continue to look to the hills from whence come your help!

E. DuPree Bodnel

April 24, 2009

Yvonne, Tina and Doris. Sorry to hear of your loved one passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Continue to look unto the hills, from whence cometh your help (Psalms 121).

Qualeshia and Michelle Williams

April 24, 2009

My heart goes out to the Turnage family. May God bless you.

Rachel B

April 24, 2009

To the Turnage family I pray GOD continue to be with you even after the phone calls stop and the friends stop coming by that God continue to bless you all and give you strength to make through....i been where tony sisters are now i too lost my brother in about the same way i feel your pain and just know THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH!

Leigh Anne & Ken Dunn

April 24, 2009

I do not know how you feel, but I can only imagine the loss caused by the untimely death of your son. My husband has known you for many years and worked with you at Barnhill for a long time. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. May God's love comfort you and give you peace.

Britney Jones

April 23, 2009

Mrs.TIna and Family sorry to hear about your loss. I will always miss him as well as others and I hope for the best in the near future for you all and I won't ever forget him. I still remember when we went to daycare as well as school and will not forget the times we shared, it seemed like it was just a couple of weeks ago when I talked to him. I just wish that I was able to see him again and just talk to him, even if it was just to say hey Tony. I will always miss him and just pray for him and you all and for him to be in a better place.

Carla Wade Markham

April 23, 2009

Tony I am praying for you and your family.
May God Bless your family.

Jasmine White

April 23, 2009

May God bless Tony's family. I may not know yall but Im really sorry for what happened to Tony. I will keep yall in my prayers, and once again God Bless!

Jean Chapman-Hill

April 23, 2009

Tina and Family,

It breaks my heart to think of the loss of your son. Tony was taken from us too soon! May God wrap his arms around all of you and give comfort to you.

Phyllis Sherrod

April 23, 2009

Turnage Family so sorry to hear of your loss.

Rolanda Wilson

April 23, 2009

To the Turnage family my prayers go out to you! May God give you strength to make it throught this tough time. Tony you will be missed.

Jolanda Williams

April 23, 2009

"Tony was a great friend, I have had the pleasure of knowing him for many years. I do not know your pain because I have not lost a son, or sibling, but me and my family will keep you in our prayers."

kisha d

April 23, 2009

To the Turnage Family, my prayer goes out to your family and friends. May God bless you during your time of sorry and need. I didn't know him, but it's a shame that he lost his life @ such a young age. Keep praying and stay strong.

Cynthia Wooten Taylor and Family

April 23, 2009

May God give Your Family the strength to go forward. In times like this there are no words. Just keep in mind that God Makes No Mistakes. Trust In The Lord. Let God comfort You and Yours.

Ella Taylor

April 23, 2009

May the peace of God sustain your family as you go through these difficult days ahead. Remember, God will never leave. He's always there. Taylor Family is Praying.

Freida Dixon

April 23, 2009

To the Turnage Family May God Bless you and give strength during your time of sorrow.

Kendya Reddick

April 23, 2009

To the Turnage family in your time of bereavement, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't know the pain that you are experiencing, but I do know that God is able. Look unto the hills from whence cometh your help and know that all of your help cometh from the Lord. May God bless you and keep you.

Jakkia Anderson

April 23, 2009

My Prayer goes out to you and your family, what short time I knew Tony he was a sweet guy and he'll be truly missed.

Chris and Keisha Gooding

April 23, 2009

To the Turnage family, may God bless you and give you strength during your time of sorrow. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the weeks ahead.

Sandra McLawhorn

April 23, 2009

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

Tonya Wilcox

April 23, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ryan Little and Family

April 23, 2009

May God give you strength during your time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony was a good guy and we thought of him as a family member.

Judy & Curtis Sneed

April 23, 2009

To the Turnage family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patricia Jordan

April 23, 2009

To the Turnage Family I am also sadden by the loss of your son, as a member of the Rose High family we will truely miss Tony.I pray that in time your grief will end, but your memories of Tony will live on.

Gary & Patricia Outlaw

April 23, 2009

To the Family, Our hearts were truly saddened when we heard about your loss. We have a Senior that shared a class with Tony. There are still people who care and share in your grief. May GOD continue to uplift you all during this difficult time.

Carol Harrell

April 23, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God give you comfort from this day forward. May God bless you all at this time. Look towards God for everything and He will get you through this. We lost our son in 1988 and God has helped us through it and I know He will help you too. God bless you and please know you are in our Prayers.
David, Carol, Stephanie, and Patricia Harrell

Cornelious Little

April 22, 2009

"Words may seem small at this time, but know that our hearts go out to you and you are in our Prayers." Cornelious, Edith and Anthony Little

Michael & Shakista Jones

April 22, 2009

Our hearts go out to this family for the loss of your loved one. Didn't know tony, but from what I have heard and read he was a wonderful kid. May God sustain your hearts, today, tomorrow, and forever.

SHEILA COGGINS

April 22, 2009

IT'S SO SAD TO LOSE SUCH A GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUNG MAN.PARENTS OF TONY BE PROUD.TURN TO GOD FOR GUIDANCE AND STRENGTH. CHERISH THOSE LOVELY MEMORIES. LIFE IS TO SHORT FOR HATRED.(GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON FOR US.)MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Quashawn Mcneil

April 22, 2009

To the family...The rampant family will continue to pray for u...I love u bruh...Always Big tone..P.s tell my lil bro 350 i said was good!...

Margaret Hassell

April 22, 2009

May the grace of God sustain you now and always.

Sally Gray

April 22, 2009

Tina and family I want to encourage you to keep looking to God in this difficult time and always know that he won't ever put any more on you than you can bear.

Carolyn Wiggins Little

April 22, 2009

To the Turnage Family. Words can not express my deepest symphaty for the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will contine to comfort you and give you strength.

April 22, 2009

May the peace of God sustain your family as you go through these difficult days ahead. Remember, God will never leave you nor forsake you. In fact, He loves you.

Your Cousin, C. Mitchell, Kinston,NC

kim miller

April 22, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

TODD & TRACEY WILSON

April 22, 2009

TONY & FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND MANY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

Demetrius & Tera Barrett

April 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Continue to look for GOD for strength and comfort.

April 22, 2009

To Tony's Parents & Family, I don't know you, but can only imagine the pain as we are the parents of a 17 year old senior. We never ask why,but always trust that his will is perfect. Tony is only away, but never forgotten. Hold your memories with him close to your heart.
Darin & Sharon White (Greenville)

Chastity Mumford

April 22, 2009

To the Turnage family you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.And we pray that you can keep the happy times in mind.Love Chastity and Adreckas

Molly Dixon

April 22, 2009

Turnage Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this tragic time. Tony will truely be missed by everyone that knew him! Know that he is in a better place watching down on you. Try and stay strong in this time of hardship! God has a plan for us all.

Phyllis & Julian

April 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Yvonne

April 22, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you this time and always. Your don't know me but I just wanted to let you know that you are in the hearts and mind of alot of people during this terrible time. Remember to keep God first in all you do and He will get you through this terrible tragidy.

Sharon Warren

April 22, 2009

To The Turnage Family

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all as you go through such a time as this. Please know that God is in control and and even in times such a this, He is still there and we must give Him praise. Your praise will help you get through and will honor God. God bless you all.

Sharon Gillette Warren

Latravi Spruill

April 22, 2009

Ms. Tina
"You and your family are in my prayers. I know this is a difficult time but look to God for strength"

Linda Chapman

April 22, 2009

Tina, and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that it is hard for you at this time, but know that we share your pain. Continue with that beautiful smile and know that GOD will see you through. Love Linda, Qiana, Shaugnessy and Imani Chapman

CATHY CLEMONS

April 22, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Veronica Corbett-Hardy & Family

April 22, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brittany Roy

April 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Chrystal Gilbert-Carmon

April 22, 2009

Turnage family, my heart goes out to you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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