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James TURNER Obituary
James Edward Turner Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, IL - James Edward Turner Sr., 62, of Springfield, departed this life Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at Capitol Care Center.
James was born Sept. 5, 1952, in Marks, Miss.
He was preceded in death by James Streeter and Lula Mae Conley (parents) and Frederick Turner (son).
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife, Shirley J. Turner; children, Major James Turner Jr. (Deatrice) and Lillie Strickland; and four stepchildren.
Services will be Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Holy City M.B Church, 1601 E. Carpenter St., Springfield, IL 62703. Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by service at 11 a.m. Pastor Barrie West will officiate. Interment is at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Walker Funeral Services of Springfield.
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DiAnna Thompson
October 2, 2014
Ashley, Dayshaun, and Jaila I am sorry for your loss and that I cannot be there today. I am praying for you and G.G. and the rest of the family. Earth has no sorry that God cannot heal. May God bless you.
October 1, 2014
To my dear sweet friends, Joyce and Doris...my prayers are with you both. Love Dawne
Antwan Windom
September 30, 2014
I light this candle for you uncle James to let you know that you are always in my heart and the light in my eyes. The times we shared together here on this earth good or bad will never be forgotten because it taught me to be a better man. I remember you telling me instead of shedding tears for you I should smile with you and for that very reason I stay smiling cause I know your smiling now. LOVE YOU ALWAYS WE WILL MISS YOU
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