Howard Turner, age 94, of Lumberton, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born October 23, 1923 in Fairmont to the late Harrison Turner and the late Hettie Johnson Turner.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers: Stafford Turner and Odell Turner, and a sister, Nora Baxley.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Laura Mae Turner; three sons: Bobby Earl Turner and wife Dianne, Howard Phillip Turner and wife Lirda, and Carey Wayne Turner and wife Debra; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends prior to the funeral on Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at East Lumberton Church of God.
Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM with Rev. Bruce Brumfield, Rev. Ron Mizell, and Rev. L.F. Hatchell officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Turner's grandson, J.T. Weston, for all his compassion, love, and care for Dad in his final days.