David Willie Turner

October 2, 1957 - January 3, 2018

10/02/1957 - 01/03/2018

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Service
Friday January 26, 2018
1:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home – Riverside Chapel
7415 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-1525 | Directions
Memorial

David Willie Turner, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. David was born on October 2, 1957 in Newport News, Virginia and was a lifelong resident of Newport News. David graduated in 1975 from Warwick High School in Newport News. He later went on to pursue higher education at Thomas Nelson Community College and graduated in 1980.  He started his career at the Newport News, VA Shipbuilding in 1983 as a Draftsman / Designer.
David also enjoyed being a professional photographer and artist. He loved sketching, drawing, and painting. In his free time, he played numerous musical instruments. He loved to play music so much that he joined the “Emerald Storm Rain Band” and played at various venues in his spare time.
David is preceded in death by his father Willie Turner and mother, Julia L. Turner. David is survived by his sister, Joann Hinton; nephew, LaMont Hinton (Nacole); niece, LaWandra Sheppard (Ryan); uncle, John Turner (Ann); his great niece, two great nephews, numerous cousins, extended family, and friends.
A memorial service and reception will be held at Altmeyer Riverside Chapel on Friday, January 26, 2018, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial donations be made to National Cancer Institute.
 
 

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Shirley L Jones
6 years ago

My condolences to Joanne and the children may God continue to bless you all

Shirley L Jones
6 years ago

My condolences to you Jo and the children may God continue to bless you all.

Mar'Leta, Michael, Edith, and Elmer Jones' Family
6 years ago

Our deepest condolences to you all, Turner family. David will always be thought of very fondly. Praying for your peace as he joins your parents in their heavenly oasis. His pain is over and he is home, but his light will shine forever in our hearts. God Bless you All!

Mar'Leta Jones
6 years ago

David, you are a special soul who loved and lived life to the fullest. May you rest in peace as you will always be remembered as a friend.

Kee
6 years ago

To the family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of David. May God bring you comfort at this difficult time as he knows your pain and is there when you need him. (Psalms 34:18, 2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Please accept my condolences and I hope you find comfort from those scriptures.

Marcella Williams
6 years ago

Praying for friends and family during this difficult time.