Sammie Lee Turner, Sr. Obituary in Franklin at Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Sammie Lee Turner, Sr.

Sammie Lee Turner departed this life on October 30, 2021 at Alive Hospice, Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 83. He was born in Marshall County, Tennessee to the parents of Shirley Lee and Minnie Sue Turner.

Those left behind to cherish his many memories, his daughters, Sheron (Jesse) Dotson and Shelia (Ron) Shepherd; sons, S. Davis (Phyllis) Turner and Sherwood Turner; foster son, Randall Shaw; 22 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; devoted brother, William (Carolyn) Turner; devoted sister, Johnnie Brooks; nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friend Ms. Mary Ann Scales and many friends.

*** Due to COVID-19 In order to enter the church for service you MUST have on a mask per new regulation for the funeral home. You are responsible for supplying your own masks as well ***

Mr. Turner will lie in state on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 12 until 5 at Waters Funeral Home.

Visitation with family Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 11 until 12 at Clayborne Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 147 Trinity Road with funeral to follow. Reverend Jerry Brooks, officiating. Interment Clay Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Tennessee..

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So deeply sorry for your loss sherwood prayers for you and your family Mr. Sammy was a wonderful person

We want to offer Mel, Jessie, and the entire family our love and condolences. May the Father rest upon your hearts during this time.

Expressions of sympathy to the Turner Family.
From the Smithson Family.

Our condolences and prayers to the Turner family. May God continue to hold and bless each of you during this time.
Carl Brown and family

Our condolences to the Turner Family our prayers are with you.. The Britton Family

Shirley and Phyllis praying for you and family.

Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences in the loss Mr. Sam Turner. May GOD continue to give your strength during this most difficult time of Bereavement.
Eula Hendricks, Antioch, TN

My condolences to the Turner family we will miss Mr sam he was a friend and sweet person to be around he was so friendly he will be miss he like family to us the whole Turner family shiela my classmate you in my prayers sheron,baby and Sherwood love y'all from Mary Britton and family Mr sam never be forgotten

Sheron, Pete & Family: Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayer during the loss of your loved one. GOD knows, see & care when we are suffering..put your trust in him. I love you Sheron & Pete ❤️❤️❤️ Mary Baugh

My condolences to the family you may be gone but never be forgotten I will miss that beautiful smile been knowing you and your family's for the years and take your rest now my grandbabies ask ask are you in heaven with there Nanny and thy miss you

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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