Deacon William Emerson Turner Obituary in Unadilla at COES FUNERAL HOME, LLLP.

Obituary For Deacon William Emerson Turner

Deacon William Emerson Turner 82, of Unadilla GA entered into eternal rest on Tuesday November 12, 2024.

Funeral Services for Deacon William Emerson Turner 82, of Unadilla GA will be held Saturday November 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Little Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Byromville GA. Interment in the Church Cemetery.

Deacon William Turner was born on May 23, 1942, in Byromville, Georgia, to the parentage of the late Eddie and Arie Bell Turner. William attended Vienna High Industrial, class of 1961. He was joined in holy matrimony to Montine Davis, on June 19, 1966; they were married for 52 years, until she preceded him in death. Together, he and Montine became foster parents and fostered over 200 children; two of which they adopted, and three others they called their own.

William graduated from Albany State College in 1973 with a Bachelor Degree in Business Education. He was a proud member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
William was a member of Little Poplar Springs Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and as church secretary.

Deacon Turner was employed at Firestone, Southern Frozen Foods, Georgia Pacific (retired), and the Dooly County School System (retired). His hobbies included farming, watching sports with his sons and friends, and spending time with family and friends. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren
were his pride and joy.

The Saturday before his passing, he went to see
his favorite college football teams (ASU Rams vs FVSU Wildcats) play at the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Georgia, with two of his daughters, granddaughters, and son-in-law. He also went to church on Sunday, even though he wasn’t feeling well. He lived his life to the fullest even to the end.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a child, Tellis Fort; a sister, Cora Johnson; father-in-law, Willie C. Davis, Sr.; brothers in- law, Clifford (Rose) Davis, Jarvis (Rosa) Davis, Willie C. (Maxine)
Davis, Jr., Clint Davis, and Reverend William Felton; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Davis.

On a beautiful Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024, God called His son and summoned him from labor to eternal rest from his home. He leaves to cherish his memories: his nine children, Katrina Bailey ofByromville, GA, Kelvin (Elaine) Turner of Vienna, GA, Archie (Ken) McRae of Americus, GA, Manfred (Shirley) Turner of Byromville, GA, Myra Turner of Byromville, GA, Marchello Turner of Cordele, GA,
Lanorris Turner of Alamo, GA, Shontay (Eldrick) Williams of Vienna, GA, and Rotavius Bryant of Cordele, GA; his devoted grandchildren, Damion (Natalie) Turner, Keiaundria (Chris) Jordan, Jeremy McRae, Justin (Taylor) McRae, Arkendra McRae, Ashanti Williams, Rodney Williams, Aniyah Williams, Eric Williams, Shamiyah Fort, Maleah Fort, Marcayli Florence, Jamylinn Turner, Breanna Presley, Rylan Bryant, Teyana Bryant, Rotavius Bryant, Jr, and Jymeria Bryant. His great-grandchildren, Allison Taylor, Audrey Jordan, Christian Jordan,Aniya Turner,Elizabeth McRae, Chayce Williams, Faythe Williams, Dream Williams, Mylo Williams and Jhuri Presley; siblings, Tommie Lee (Essie, who preceded him in death) Turner of Vero Beach, FL, Susie Davis of Chicago, IL, Mattie Parker of Chicago, IL, Arthur (WillieLou) Turner, of Albany, GA, and Cora Johnson; mother-in-law, Ester Mae Davis of Perry, GA; brothers-in-law, Cooper (Brenda) Davis,Kenny (Jeanette) Davis, Greg (Donna) Davis, Daron (Peggy) Davis; and sisters-in-law, Wanda (Allen) Henry, Annie Davis, Tammy Napier, and Albertina Watts.

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Deepest sympathies Mrs. McRae
Love, Kaylani Williams and Janice Woodham

With deepest sympathy! Class of 1986

My Condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. Dr. Annette Mumphery, Cordele, Georgia

My deepest sympathy to the family during this time of sorrow and bereavement

To Katrina and the Turner family, we offer our sincere condolences and love to you. Mr. Turner was a sweet and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are continually with the family and friends. May you all be blessed and comforted by our Lord and Savior. Love, The "DCHS Class of 84"

Our prayers are with each of you during your time of bereavement. Mr. Turner was a very kind person. Rev. Lewis Burden Sr./wife Catherine

To Mrs. McRae and the Turner Family, we are praying for your strength in the Lord during this difficult time. 1Thessalonians:13-14 But I would not have you to be ignorant brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. Much Love, Ms. Canyon Frederick and Family (Dylan Frederick- Mrs. McRae's student)

Condolences to the Turner Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. (Sis. Anna P. Willis, Dr. Sharon Tyson, and Family Leslie, GA)

To the family of William Turner I'm so sorry to hear of your loss I pray that God will continue to bless your family with the peace that surpass all the understanding of this world in Jesus Holy Name Amen and Amen. Valorie Johnson and Family

Condolences to the family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Deborah Smith

Remembering the Turner family in prayer. Mag Outlaw

Condolences to the Turner family.

Deepest sympathy to the entire turner family Brenda Davis & Family

Sending our Love and deepest sympathy to the Williams Turner Family praying for strength and comfort in your time of grief. Love David and Donna Cosby and family.

Sending our Love and deepest sympathy to the Williams Family praying for strength and comfort in your time of grief. Love David and Donna Cosby and family.

To the Turner Family my love and prayers. I have known William all my life as we grew up together. My heart is saddened by your passing. I know you are at peace with all your loved ones. To your children, siblings, grandchildren and the rest of the family, my heart aches for your loss. "Bless are those who died in the Lord."

Of all my uncles, I probably spent the most time around my Uncle William who was my Dad's brother. He always had a smile and a kind word for me. He loved his family and would do whaterever he could for family. His support for his beloved Albany State University and Phi Beta Sigma was also legendary. I'll miss my Uncle William very much as well as the laughs which often ensued when I was around him. My sincere condolences to his children (my cousins), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, my aunts, uncles, and all who knew and loved my dear uncle Deacon William E. Turner. ~ Renata "Ree" Turner

To the family of William Turner from the family of the late Willie G killings,who was also 1961 classmate....God has not promised to keep you from life's storm but to keep us through them.( Bettie Lloyd and family)

Praying for the family during this time of bereavement cousin William would always greet me with a smile Mary Adams Burke Vienna , Ga

Deepest Sympathy to the Turner family from the class of 1961 V.H.I. You will be truly missed. Praying for comfort for the family.

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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