Robert Lee Turner Jr

23 SEP 1919 - 27 JAN 1960

SMITHFIELD- Robert Lee Turner, 40, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at home in Smithfield. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and had lived in Smithfield 21 years. He was a welder in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 49 and of the Smithfield Baptist Church. He was a son of Mrs. Robert H. Stancell and the late R. L. Turner Sr. of Norfolk.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tera Crocker Turner of Smithfield; a brother, Libey M. Turner of Norfolk, and two sisters, Mrs. Luther Rose and Mrs. Thomas Tabb, both of Norfolk.

Funeral services will be conducted at Bullock Funeral Home Friday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Luke's Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has, asked that a donation be made to the heart fund.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
28 Jan, 1960
Page 6
Obituary for Robert Lee Turner

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** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Robert Lee Turner Jr, aged 40, died suddenly on 27 January 1960 in Smithfield, Virginia. A native of Isle of Wight County, he worked as a welder and served in World War II. He was survived by his wife, mother, brother, and two sisters.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services were conducted at Bullock Funeral Home on 28 January 1960. Burial took place in St. Luke's Memorial Cemetery in Smithfield, Virginia.

**Transcript**  
Robert Lee Turner Jr

23 September 1919 - 27 January 1960

SMITHFIELD - Robert Lee Turner, 40, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at home in Smithfield. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and had lived in Smithfield 21 years. He was a welder in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 49 and of the Smithfield Baptist Church. He was a son of Mrs. Robert H. Stancell and the late R. L. Turner Sr. of Norfolk.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tera Crocker Turner of Smithfield; a brother, Libey M. Turner of Norfolk; and two sisters, Mrs. Luther Rose and Mrs. Thomas Tabb, both of Norfolk.

Funeral services will be conducted at Bullock Funeral Home Friday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Luke's Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a donation be made to the heart fund.

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
28 January 1960  
Page 6  
Obituary for Robert Lee Turner

** Vital Statistics Summary**

| **Name**                     | Robert Lee Turner Jr                  |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| **Age**                      | 40 years                              |
| **Birth**                    | 23 September 1919                     |
| **Death**                    | 27 January 1960; Smithfield, Virginia |

** Table of Relationships**

| **Name**                     | **Relationship**           | **Place of Residence** |
|------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------|
| Robert Lee Turner Jr         | Decedent                   | Smithfield, Virginia   |
| Mrs. Tera Crocker Turner     | Wife                       | Smithfield, Virginia   |
| Mrs. Robert H. Stancell      | Mother                     | Norfolk, Virginia      |
| R. L. Turner Sr.             | Father (deceased)          | Norfolk, Virginia      |
| Libey M. Turner              | Brother                    | Norfolk, Virginia      |
| Mrs. Luther Rose             | Sister                     | Norfolk, Virginia      |
| Mrs. Thomas Tabb             | Sister                     | Norfolk, Virginia      |

** Publication Details**

| **Detail**              | **Information**     |
|-------------------------|---------------------|
| **Publication Date**    | 28 January 1960     |
| **Published In**        | The Virginian-Pilot |
| **Page Number**         | Page 6              |

** Other relevant information: Robert Lee Turner Jr was a welder at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and served as a veteran in World War II. He was involved with the American Legion Post 49 and attended the Smithfield Baptist Church.