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Wade T. Turner, a man of great ambition and character, has passed away peacefully on September 13th 2023 at his residence in Morganton, North Carolina at the age of 78.
Wade was predeceased by his parents Harry and Winnie Turner; and his brother, Dean Turner. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Settles Turner; his children, Lisa Mullins (Kevin) and Amanda Turner (Derek); his grandchildren, Rachel Mullins, Kayla Turner, and Kendall and Kasey Hollifield; his brother, HF Turner (Becky); his sister in laws, Connie Freeman (Tom), Brenda Philips (Sam), Linda Overstreet (Perry), Donna Patrick (Ted), and Sandra Walker; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and furry friends.
Wade was born December 16th 1944 to Harry and Winnie Turner in the small city of Roanoke, Virginia. Growing up in the church with his brothers HF and Dean Turner; he truly understood what family and community meant. Throughout his lifetime he was known to enjoy nature, make people laugh, and spend time with the people he loved most. A beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, member of Burkemont Baptist Church, and more; his memory will be cherished by many. Wade will be laid to rest in his hometown of Roanoke, ending the inspirational story of the life he lived.
The graveside service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Mtn. View Cemetery in Vinton, VA with Pastor Joey Phillips officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I'm so glad I got to meet you, it was truly an honour to speak to you. I'll do anything and everything I can to look after your granddaughter like I promised you before I left last.
Thank You daddy for giving me my name. Writing that W when I sign papers feels so different now that you are in heaven. I will cherish, honnor and respect it even more then before. Daddy was a loving man. He would say I love you in his own way. When he spoke from the heart I shut up and listened. Took every word in. I cherish our father daughter talks. I will always have the memories of you letting me fix your beard however I wanted and you went to the bakery to work with my bows in your beard. I could go on with the moments we had together. I have so much of my father in me. I'm very proud to have.
I miss you papa we all do couldn’t have asked for a better papa we had are ours outs but even when we did you still was nice and loved me even was I was mean to u u we’re always there and I wish when they took u I would have said sorry for all the mean thing I said just didn’t want to see u like that cus u were my everthing it was hard hearing nanas voice when u passing I miss u papa and even when u are not here we still feel u in the house and good job making sure nana didn’t thow away u dis that u had for so long good job taking it out of the trash we still have it love u papa
Daddy was just, a lot. He was full of personality, opinions, stories, and rants. He was sometimes better taken in small doses, as am I. He was also full of love, kindness, humor, determination, faith, and courage in his convictions - all of which he was glad to share. I hope in the ways that matter I will always carry a little of him with me.
I will always cherish the wonderful memories of my Uncle Wade. Such a great man with a great since of humor. He will be missed. -Fletch Turner
Dear Bonnie, Amanda & Lisa We are saddened to hear of Wade’s passing. I do have some fun memories of my Uncle Wade… like deep-sea fishing off the Florida Coast, fishing off the pier in Daytona… and the time at Grandma’s house, years ago when Uncle Wade took off on Dean’s little mini bike, down that steep driveway, and gaining speed as the the little handlebars started to wobble uncontrollably. He was preparing to ditch but then somehow amazingly regained control before he got to the bottom of the hill. I thought he was going to lose his life that day! Wade was always such a character, with a quick wit and unlimited jokes. I will always have fun memories of uncle Wade. I know that he has moved on to a better place and it won’t be long until we are all reunited in heaven. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss all of you. Fletch, Leigh, Harry, Becky and Fletcher Christian
I wish I could I have huged him one last time he was the best grandfather one could ask for I’m grateful that I was able to get to know him no matter what happened he loved his family I just wish I told him how much I loved him when he was still alive
I'm very sorry for your loss. My heart is there for you and your family. Anything I can do to help.