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Obituary of ROBERT L. TURNER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - March 4, 1996 

Robert Lee Turner, 91, of 27568 Parson Drive, died March 2, 1996, in his home. 

He worked for The Virginian Railroad from 1922 until 1932. He was a retired farmer. He was a former active member of Boaz Presbyterian Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Emma Rhodes Turner, and three children, Mrs. Ellis L. "Jean" Joyner of Franklin, Mrs. Challis "Tink" Brinkley of Windsor, and Robert C. "Bobby" Turner of Franklin. He was predeceased by his daughter, Grace Loucile Turner. He also leaves seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. 

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today by the Rev. James B. Lambeth Jr. in Holland-Rideout Funeral Home, Franklin. Burial will be in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Windsor Rescue Squad. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B4

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Robert Lee Turner of 27568 Parson Drive died 2 Mar 1996 at age 91. He had worked for the Virginian Railroad from 1922 to 1932 and was a retired farmer.

A funeral was held 4 Mar 1996 at Holland-Rideout Funeral Home, Franklin, conducted by Rev. James B. Lambeth Jr. Burial followed in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery.

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ROBERT L. TURNER

Robert Lee Turner, 91, of 27568 Parson Drive, died 2 March 1996 in his home.  

He worked for the Virginian Railroad from 1922 until 1932. He was a retired farmer. He was a former active member of Boaz Presbyterian Church.  

He is survived by his wife, Emma Rhodes Turner, and three children, Mrs. Ellis L. "Jean" Joyner of Franklin, Mrs. Challis "Tink" Brinkley of Windsor, and Robert C. "Bobby" Turner of Franklin. He was predeceased by his daughter, Grace Loucile Turner. He also leaves seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.  

A funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. 4 March 1996 by the Rev. James B. Lambeth Jr. in Holland-Rideout Funeral Home, Franklin. Burial was in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery.  

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                 |
| Name  | Robert Lee Turner     |
| Age   | 91                    |
| Birth | 1905 (estimated)      |
| Death | 2 March 1996; at home |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                            | Relationship              | Residence                 |
| Robert Lee Turner               | Decedent                  | 27568 Parson Drive        |
| Emma Rhodes Turner              | Wife                      | [Residence with decedent] |
| Mrs. Ellis L. "Jean" Joyner     | Daughter                  | Franklin                  |
| Mrs. Challis "Tink" Brinkley    | Daughter                  | Windsor                   |
| Robert C. "Bobby" Turner        | Son                       | Franklin                  |
| Grace Loucile Turner            | Daughter (predeceased)    | —                         |
| Seven grandchildren             | Grandchildren             | —                         |
| Five great-grandchildren        | Great-grandchildren       | —                         |
| Three great-great-grandchildren | Great-great-grandchildren | —                         |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, VA         |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 4 March 1996        |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | LOCAL               |
| Page     | B4                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Worked for the Virginian Railroad from 1922 until 1932  
• Retired farmer  
• Former active member of Boaz Presbyterian Church  
• Spouse's birth name was Emma Rhodes

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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