Mr. James Turner

03/11/1938 - 07/28/2021

Obituary For Mr. James Turner

Mr. James Turner, 83, of Moss Point, Mississippi was born March 11, 1938 in Clark County, Alabama to Shelton Turner and Ella Mae Austin Turner. He passed away July 28, 2021.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Thaddeus Evans and his brother, Napoleon Turner.

He was a former employee of Ingalls Ship Building in Pascagoula, Mississippi, where he worked for over twenty-four years.

Loving memories and good times are cherished by his devoted family: loving wife, Annie Erle Turner; children, Dorothy Montgomery, Leon Turner, Lenora Turner, Shaun (Cherilyn) Turner, Ada (Eric) Winston, Veronica (Joseph) Fairley and Lisa Williams; siblings, Danny Turner, Randy Turner, Brenda (Derreck) Williams, brothers-in-law, Benny Moore, Melvin (Barbara) White, Larry (Angela) White, Marvin (Ruby) White, Tommy (Terry) Watkins and Dewayne (Diann) White; sisters-in-law, Lisa White and Faye Hoye; sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

James will forever be missed as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Viewing will be Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church; 4100 Monarch Street, Moss Point, Mississippi.

Graveside services will follow the viewing at 11:00 a.m. in Scranton Cemetery; Pascagoula, Mississippi.



Guest Book

Bro. James Turner was a good friend who loved to share his wisdom and knowledge. He will be greatly missed. L. Rudolph and family!

- Larry Rudolph

Praying for you Turner Family Middie Blake

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Praying for you and your Family

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We offer condolences to Danny Turner and the Turner family in the passing of your brother. We love you Danny. You and the family have our sincere sympathy. M. T. BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1976

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Millender's Funeral Home | Moss Point, MS