James Turner
July 21, 1918 ~ September 5, 2016
James Arthur Turner was born July 21, 1918 in Morris County, Daingerfield, TX. He later served in the army where he was a bugle boy and entertained the troops. His military service began his lifelong mission of serving and helping others.
After his service, he married the love of his life, Claudine Drummer and they remained married until her passing in 1995. James worked for Lone Star Steel for many years until his retirement. After retirement, James could be found volunteering as an ambulance driver for the local fire department or fixing washing machines for friends and neighbors.
Mr. Turner was a lifelong member of the church and served as Deacon, Superintendent of Sunday School, Treasurer and sang in the choir for over 60 years. He was a proud member of Hughes Chapel Missionary Church. Known for his infectious laugh and the ability to break into a hymn at anytime, he will be remembered by his jovial character and willingness to always help.
He is survived by his son, James Steven Turner; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Turner and Shari McKinney; sister, Charlene Traylor and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Eliza Turner and father., Charlie Turner and five sisters and four brothers.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday September 10, 2016 in the Chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Mr. Turner will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
After his service, he married the love of his life, Claudine Drummer and they remained married until her passing in 1995. James worked for Lone Star Steel for many years until his retirement. After retirement, James could be found volunteering as an ambulance driver for the local fire department or fixing washing machines for friends and neighbors.
Mr. Turner was a lifelong member of the church and served as Deacon, Superintendent of Sunday School, Treasurer and sang in the choir for over 60 years. He was a proud member of Hughes Chapel Missionary Church. Known for his infectious laugh and the ability to break into a hymn at anytime, he will be remembered by his jovial character and willingness to always help.
He is survived by his son, James Steven Turner; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Turner and Shari McKinney; sister, Charlene Traylor and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Eliza Turner and father., Charlie Turner and five sisters and four brothers.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday September 10, 2016 in the Chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Mr. Turner will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
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Bro Turner was so special to our family. I'll never forget him leading joyous carols at our Christmas parties. We loved him very much.
Rest in perfect peace Mr. Turner
RIP Mr. Turner you were a real Hero.Jay Cates
Prayers to the family. Eric Martin (son of Red and MaeNon Martin). Tony Collier sends his condolences too.
The man who taught me how to be kind. Forever indebted.
Services will be held at 10AM on Sat. Sept. 10th at Reeder Davis Hughes Springs.
Family and friends of Mr. Turner, I am sorry to hear of your loss: Ecclesiastes 3:12 tells us that it is good to rejoice and to do good during ones life; may you have the peace of The Comforter (1 Corinthians 1:3) to carry you through your grief; as well as the comfort of good memories of one especially strong. (Psalm 90:10)