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Phillip Turner Obituary

Turner, Phillip K. TROY Phillip K. Turner, 60, died January 31, 2016. Funeral is today at 12 p.m. from Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Ave., Troy. Viewing is prior to service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Interment Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, 2016.

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Rev. Donna Elia

February 5, 2016

We are so sorry to learned of Phil's death. Phil volunteered at Troy Area United Ministries as a custodian for a brief time, and he was wonderful! He was reliable, hardworking and talented. All of our staff liked Phil! We will miss him, and our prayers are with your whole family. God bless you.

Carolyn Wallace-Murray & Family

February 3, 2016

To The Turner Family,
I was so shocked to hear of Phil's passing. Our family sends our sincerest condolences at this time of grief. May God surround your family with his healing grace & mercies forever. I will always have fond memories of Phil from childhood until adulthood; we always had a special bond. RIP Phil

Lorraine,Lynn Tyson

February 3, 2016

To the Turner family, I am so sorry for your loss of Phil, he was such a pleasant person always smiling and always said hello,May God keep you in his care during this difficuly time,Praying for healing,strength and comfort, hold on to the memories they never expire.

February 3, 2016

Dear Loretta and Shirley, we are so very sorry for your loss. We really loved Phil. Always smiling, always pleasant and always keeping us laughing. How he will be missed. I'm so sorry we can't be there with you today. Just can not be. May God bless you and keep you in His embrace.

- Mary Chapman and Jim (Tuney) Keels , Schaghticoke, NY

Diane Hernberg-cavanaugh

February 2, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's been many years since I've seen Phil, but I remember him so well from school 2 and the neighborhood. What a nice person he was. My thoughts and prayers to all his family.

Billie and Ron Nelson

February 2, 2016

To the Turner Family, our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil was a great guy and friend and will truly be missed.

Karen-Penny Newsome Bobo

February 2, 2016

My prayers are with the Turner family and Denise. Growing up on 9th street Phil was such a hoot. Never seen him without a smile. My prayers are with you. God will take care of you.

February 2, 2016

Loretta and Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss of your brother Phillip. You are in my prayers. Kathy Palmer

Janet Thomas-Ratcliff

February 2, 2016

My prayers are with the family. I saw Phil when I was home this summer and as always he was a pleasure to talk to. Always gave you that smile and wave when walking down 9th street.

Angelina Moore

February 2, 2016

To Denise & the Turner Family:
We are thinking of you during your time of losing a love one. We send our deepest Sympathy & caring & concern that God will give you comfort and hope and understanding that you shall meet Phil again one day.
Deacon John Moore
Deaconess Angelina Moore

Roy Harvin

February 2, 2016

To Denise (his companion)and the Turner Family,

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure, and the treasure last forever.

Deacon Roy Harvin and
Deaconess Carol Harvin

Denise Jones

February 2, 2016

To Denise and Turner Family,

We will miss Cousin Phil. May God, Jesus and Holy Spirit comfort you.

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