Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For James Turner

James Author Turner, the eighth child of the late Horace and Mavis Turner, was born on October 2, 1941, in Weir, Mississippi.

James accepted Christ at an early age at Weir Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life, he became a faithful member of First Baptist MB Church, where he served under the leadership of Rev. Lee Carson.

James matriculated through the Weir school system and eventually yielded to the adventure and thrill of the open road. James travelled extensively and regularly visited friends and family in Chicago, St. Louis, Ohio and elsewhere. But when his travels slowed, he still enjoyed spending time with friends and family – where he often fried catfish and spun some good Blues on the turntable for all to enjoy.

James is preceded in death by: two sisters – Eddie Delores Hull and Ida Mae Kennedy; and four brothers – Henry Turner, Franklin Turner, Arthur “Bird” Turner and Travis Turner.

James is survived by one son, James Arthur Patterson – “JP” (Lorna) of Racine, WI; six grandkids; nine great-grandkids; one sister, Eula Cooper of St. Louis, MO; two brothers, Horace Turner (Katherine) of Fort Worth, TX and Charles Turner (Onita) of Flint, MI; two sisters-in-law, Claudia Turner of St. Louis, MO, and Gladys Ward of Weir, MS. He also leaves a large and loving group of extended family and friends to cherish his memory: Verna Lou Adams, whom he welcomed into his life during his later years; Inez Patterson, with whom he was blessed to share in the growth and development of their son; his nephew, Nathan Bates, whom he loved like a son; a close cousin, Haywood Hannah, along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Words are inadequate to express our sorrow of our great affliction. The memories of the righteous is a blessing. Memories are gifts our hearts receive to bring gentle comfort as we grieve. Rest in peace James. Your Brother, Horace Jr. and family.

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"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, more crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." KJV, Revelation: 21:4 On behalf of Claudia Dilworth-Turner, Franklin Jr. and myself (Mavis) Turner our deepest sympathies and prayers are with the entire Turner and Patterson families through this most unimaginable time. We are all truly heartbroken about the passing of our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and our loving "Brother in Christ". We will always remember Uncle James' smile, soft spoken voice, and most of all his gentle spirit. May God give him eternal rest, and may He give all of us the strength needed to carry on in the days, weeks, and months to come. I send our deepest condolences in loving memory of his beloved late brother, Franklin D. Turner, Sr. To God Be The Glory! Mavis L. Turner

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Rest on uncle James we tried to wait out this COVID-19 to see each other but God needed you home you earned your wings I often think of the times you would pick me up to go to Kosciusko and stay with big mama such nice memories ❤️❤️ Your niece Carolyn

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Rest well James. You have completed your mission here on earth. You'll be missed greatly. Your family have our prayers and condolences. The Terry Family

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You're an awesome man that played a major role in our lives and you'll be greatly missed! Rest Well King The Adams Family

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Your Job here is done and we are thankful for the time we got to share with you . Sending our condolences to your family ! Kamekia, Kimberly , and Verna Adams

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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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