WALTER LEE EDWARD TURNER

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Walter Lee Edward Turner, age 85, of Siler City died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Siler City Center.

Mr. Turner was born March 23, 1935, in Johnson County, the son of Samuel Edward and Beulah Mae Jackson Turner. He was retired from Selig Mfg. as an Upholsterer. He was a member of the Siler City Church of God, and a Sunday School Class there.

Walter was a jokester, always playing tricks on others. He was a very giving person and he loved to order things. In his early years, bowling was his favorite hobby and also playing the guitar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Annie Mae Johnston Turner, and three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his sister, Rachel Turner Brady and husband Roger of Siler City; brother, Charles L. Turner and wife Florence of Siler City; and a niece, Crystal Hughes and husband “Bo” of Lexington.

A private graveside ceremony was held at Oakwood Cemetery.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.pughfuneralhome.com.