Charles Lee Turner

Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2014 12:00 am

Funeral services for Charles Lee Turner, 85, Winnsboro, were held June 24, 2014 at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Bro. Charles Ethridge officiating.

Burial was held in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park.

Mr. Turner passed away June 22, 2014 at his residence.

He was born Dallas on November 5, 1928 to the late Albert Lee and Alice Summers Turner. He was retired from the floor covering industry, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife, Norma Jo Galloway Turner of Winnsboro; son, Galen Birdsong and Elena of Winnsboro; daughter, Cindy Weems and Kenny of Winnsboro; 6 grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

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