McSwain-Evans Funeral Home

Newberry, SC

Wayne Turner PDF Print E-mail

Robert Wayne Turner, 65, of Newberry, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Providence Hospital.

Born on November 20, 1944, in Newberry, he was a son of the late George Edward “Skinny” Turner and Ester Hilley Long. He was the owner of Turner Towing for 40 years and was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. He was an Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne stationed at Ft. Bragg.

Surviving are his wife, Julia Turner; a son, Larry Wayne Turner of Prosperity; sister, Linda Turner of Fayetteville, NC, step-sister, Mary Bickley of Newberry; best friend, Billy Ackerman; many nieces and nephews and special cats, Trouble, Precious, Fluff Fluff and Pot Gut

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Jason Schafer and Rev. Randall Derrick. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Macedonia Lutheran Church, 49 Macdonia Church Road, Prosperity, SC 29127 or St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 4056 St. Luke’s Church Road, Prosperity, SC 29127.

Active pallbearers: Eddie Stone, James Wilson, Al Tucker, Joe Trainor, Mark Roberts, Wilbert Holmes, Craig Newton, Barry Koon

Honorary pallbearers: Richard Merritt, Richard Hilley, Bill Ackerman, Andy Ackerman, Louis Wicker

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#28 Paul Titus 2010-06-30 19:24
I heard of Wayne's passing today. I was one of the many people who shared his enjoyment of old toys. Wayne had a great active mind and I believe his love of toys is what kept him young at heart along with the other non-work activities in which he took part. I pray that you will be comforted and strengthened by all those who Wayne knew of the years.
 
 
#27 Todd & Shelley Remio 2010-06-27 18:38
Larry Wayne,

Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
 
#26 COBB AND PARKER FAMILY 2010-06-27 03:12
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WAYNE'S PASSING; AND WHILE WE HAD ONLY KNOWN HIM BRIEFLY, IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT HE WAS A GOOD MAN WHO TOOK PRIDE IN HIS WORK. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND COMFORT THEIR HEARTS.
 
 
#25 Wendi Koon 2010-06-26 20:30
I am sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a great friend and was always willing to lend a helping hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Wendi Bedenbaugh Koon
 
 
#24 Michael Shealy 2010-06-26 14:47
To Waynes family I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. I am the owner of 4 Friends Auto Sales in Newberry and knew Wayne through business. My wife Beverly Griffin has known Wayne for many years. I always enjoyed sitting at his place of business and petting the cats.you could tell he loved his cats and we had many conversations about them as my wife and I are also cat owners. I will miss having our conversations. May God be with your family and give you strength during your time of grief.
 
 
#23 Cathi and Tim Snyder 2010-06-26 13:44
Julia and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wayne was someone I could count on with all the cars we have had over the years. He rescued me and my boys on numerous occasions. He would always do everything he could to help out. He will be sorely missed and I am glad I had the privilege to know him...Cathi
 
 
#22 Skip Mathis 2010-06-26 13:34
I am very sorry to hear about Wayne. My prayers are with his family.
 
 
#21 Robbiette R. Hazel 2010-06-26 11:54
Mrs. Julia,
Mr. Wayne will be missed. I remember as a young girl seeing you, Mr. Wayne and Larry Wayne at church with Mrs. Esther. Years have gone by, but memories never leave. I remember when my Father came home from being told he was dying with cancer, we walked in the house and there was a beautiful potted plant on the kitchen table from both of you. He wasn't surprised beccause he knew how Wayne was when others may not have. That plant still lives today and will now be a memory of Mr. Wayne and my Father. You and your family are in our prayers.
In Christian Love,
Robbiette Roberts Hazel
Family of the late, Rev. R. J. Roberts
 
 
#20 Beverly Wilson 2010-06-26 01:02
My deepest regrets to the family of Wayne Turner. He was loved by all, and will be greatly missed. My family and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
 
 
#19 Shatoni Davila 2010-06-25 18:58
So sorry for your loss. Though I didn't know Mr. Wayne very well, my husband, Ernesto, very much enjoyed working for him. I kinda felt like I knew him just from all of the stories that he came home everyday to tell. Sorry again.... your family is in my prayers.
 
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