Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For William Lee Turner, Sr.

William Lee Turner, Sr. was born on July 26, 1948, to Lewis Turner and Estella Northcutt in Eufaula, Alabama. At an early age, his family moved to Pensacola, Florida where he spent his youth and teenage years.

As a youth, he was a very active member of Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church. In 1966, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School with honors in Pensacola, Florida.

He was the recipient of an academic scholarship to Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduated June 3, 1970. He graduated with a BS degree in Mathematics. It was there that he met his best friend and wife (Lillie McBride) of fifty-three (53) years.

After graduating college, he was employed by Sears Roebuck & Company, from which he retired after twenty (20) years of service. He worked in Atlanta, Georgia, Knoxville, Tennessee and ended here in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1975. He became a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church and then a charter member of Genesis Baptist Church where he led the Kitchen Ministry.

William (aka Bill by all his new friends in Greensboro) was an extremely great cook. So, after retiring, he opened a restaurant (Boss Hog’s BBQ), which is still in operation on the East Side. He enjoyed football season and watching his team, the “Dallas Cowboys”, play.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two (2) brothers, Allen Turner and Leon Turner, Sr., one (1) sister Mollie Slaughter, one (1) brother-in-law Henry Slaughter, Sr., and one (1) sister-in-law Dorothy Turner.

He leaves behind to cherish memories: His wife: Lillie M. Turner, His children: William L. Turner, Jr., Tamara T. Ravenell(Maurice), Paul A. Turner(Brandy), and Phylicia T. Short(Bobby), Grandchildren: Samuel Hairston, William Turner III, Judah Ravenell, Walter Turner, Jaanai Ravenell, Farrah Turner, Dylan Short, Paul (Deuce) Turner Jr., Bobby (Quad) Short IV, and Cru Turner, four (4) great-grandchildren, three (3) brothers Eddie Turner, James Turner(Ruth), and Homer Turner and one (1) sister Nellie Knight(Joe), Like Daughters: Tineda Kennedy and Wendy Poteat, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives, family, and friends.

Funeral service will be held Monday October 2, 2023 12pm Genesis Baptist Church, 2812 East Bessemer Ave. Greensboro, NC 27401.

Visitation 11:30am. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greensboro, NC .

Guest Book

We were very sadden to hear of the loss of Mr. Turner. Our sincere condolences to The Turner Family. He will definitely be missed! Stephanie & The Ghotbi-Taheri Family

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Sending heartfelt sympathy to Lillie and her children and grands. Our hearts are heavy as we just learned of William's demise. May God comforter and keep you as you go thru this sorrowful time. We send our sympathy and love. Susan and John Carter. MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE CLASSMATES.

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Our prayers are with you now and for the days ahead. Earth knows no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Find comfort in the Lord. Love, Jacinta Wiley and Gabriel Breedlove

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Prayers and Condolences to Lillie and family at the transition of my Brownite Brother and twin. He was my big brother at Morris Brown and tutored me in math. We both worked together at Sears in Buckhead before I moved on to Rich's ( Macy's). We were so close in college and at Sears that folks thought we were blood brothers (Although we were not related by our own blood we were by the Blood of Christ). Bill is now at rest amongst the Ancestors and may his soul find rest with our Lord. Respectfully, Eddie Reynolds 🙏🏾

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To Lillie and the Turner Family, Words cannot express how sadden I was to hear my dear friend, classmate and partner, William had passed and gone home to be with the Lord. William and I first met in August 1966 as Freshmen entering Morris Brown College. William, I and Pittsburg formed a bonding, One for all, and All for one relationship from that point on. I pray God will comfort and strengthen you all. May the sweet memories you share keep you smiling until you meet again. William was a great husband, father, brother and friend. I love you all. Oscar(Fireball) Howard

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Sending LOVE and PRAYERS to the Turner Family! Love Always, Chonda Allred & Family and Allred & Allred Daycare Center

- Chonda Allred

My deepest sympathy in your time of need. Oniffer Conner

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Oniffer Conner - sorry for your loss

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My thoughts and prayers are with Lillie and the Turner family. Bill and I worked together at the Regional Sears headquarters in Greensboro. He was an inspiring leader who also mentored many of us. Love - Alfreda Phoenix Belton

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My Condolences to the Turner Family and Friends. My prayers are with you all. 🙏🏾🙏🏾💐💐 Paula Skelton-Jarrell

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To my family, May the joy of the Lord be your strength. Rev. Anthony J. Turner Sr. & family

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Macarthur and Donna Turner from Rochester New York send our condolences to his lovely wife and children we will treasure the family reunions and memories. Much love and our deepest sympathy God Bless Love you .

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Sending our love and condolences to the entire Turner Family. Love, The Parson & Umo Family.

- Jessica Parson-Umo

Billy J & Ann Turner Porter from columbus, Georgia. Our deepest Sympathy and condolences to my dear family in the passing of my precious first cousin. We are the same age, graduated the same year from high school with honors from both high school and college. He will be missed by all who knew him. Lillie and the children along with the other members of our family we are praying for your strength. God will take care of you. Please know that we love you all very much. So sorry we are not there with you

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I met Mr. Turner and Mrs. Turner about 30+ years ago. They have always been some of the best people that I have ever met. Every time I went to the restaurant, they always asked me about my kids. Rest in Peace Boss. You have earned your wings. Ms. Turner, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Audrey Thomas.

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I've known Mr.Turner since I was a small child. He was always nice to me. I will miss seeing him every morning to shop at Sam's and hearing him and Ms. Lillie say Good morning granddaughter. Sending my love and prayers to the whole family.

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Rev.& Mrs.C.E.Griffin offer our condolences to the family. William and I lived across the street from each other on Belmont Street. We hang out almost every day, mostly on the weekend. I also knew Homer and Leon. Sorry for your lost. Rev.& Mrs. Clarence E.Griffin

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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.

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