Mr. Aubrey Joseph Turner, age 90 of Crumpler, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Turner was born March 8, 1915 in Ashe County to Joseph and Emma Price Turner. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers;
Tracy and James Turner, sisters; Irene Turner, Zell Graybeal and Hazel Jones, grandson: Gregory Leon Blevins. Mr. Turner was a hardworking farmer who also raised cattle. He was a long time member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Mr. Turner was always a good neighbor and friend who always helped others. Mr. Turner loved going to Hardee's and Shatley Springs to eat and visit with friends. He loved music and savored life. He enjoyed family reunions and being with friends and family. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Mt. Pleasant Chapel. Rev. Bluford Eldreth and Rev. Ronda Rash will officiate. Burial will follow in the Turner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Friday, April 29th at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: American Heart Association, PO Box 233, Jefferson, NC 28640, Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640, or to the Gideons, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Mr. Turner is survived by:
1 Son: Edwin Turner of York, SC
2 Daughters: Geneva Blevins of Crumpler, NC and Patricia Lumsden and husband Kenneth of Winston-Salem, NC
3 Brothers: Linville Turner of MD, Lillard Turner and wife Lena of West Jefferson, NC and Joe Allen Turner and wife Mable of Warrensville, NC
7 Sisters: Maxine Trotter of High Point, NC, Katherine Ashley of Warrensville, NC, Ruth Elma White and husband Jim of Lexington, NC, Wilma Shepherd and husband Conley, Dora Smith and husband Ralph, Mary Francis Hopkins and husband Ronnie,and Irene Poe all of West Jefferson, NC
5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews
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Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.