Tommie Lee Turner, Sr., 63, of Madison, Fla., transitioned from this earthly life, answering the Master’s call on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was the son of Freddie Turner, Sr. and Erie Dell Willis Rowe. Preceding him in death are both parents; and several siblings: Sammie Lee Turner, Sandy Turner, Freddie Turner, Jr., Jim Rowe, Barney Turner, Evelyn Coley and Mary Lee Turner.
Celebration of life services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, 2021, in the sanctuary of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 221 SW Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, in Madison. A public viewing and visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in the chapel of Tillman of Madison, ~A Hall-Moore Provider~, (850) 973-6677, 379 W. Base Street, Madison. Earthly Bed of Slumber: Oakridge No.2 Cemetery, Madison.
Tommie Lee was a person with a strong work ethic. He began his employment at Dixie Packers as a heavy equipment driver and later, at Gold Kist Poultry Plant (now Pilgrims Pride). He was also a truck driver. He also used his time away from the job and talents to make a difference in the community. Earlier in his life, he enjoyed volunteering as a Pee Wee League football coach, singing with the Gospel Tru-Tones, playing bass guitar as well as DJing.
Tommie Lee received his education at Madison County Training School, the school for the African American students in Madison, that prepared them for valuable life experiences.
Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Tommie Lee visited Jeslamb African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Although many hearts are broken, his life will be remembered by the lives he touched.
Forever cherishing his memory are his loving children: Tommy (Essence) Turner, Jr., Shannon Turner and Sydreaka Turner; grandchildren: Jaquan Hills, Shydasha Hills, Jaliza Turner, Tariji Turner and Tommy Turner, III; siblings: Carol Ann (Richard) Turner, Raymond (Laura Ann) Turner, John (Loretta) Turner, Calvin (Michelle) Turner, James (Debra) Turner, Joe (Mary) Rowe, Sr. and Edward (Sandra) Rowe; special friend: Vonnie Blackshear; nephew, raised as a son: John Wilson; neighboring friend, raised as a son: Timothy Clark; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other sorrowing relatives and loving friends.
Final care and compassionate services are being provided to the Turner Family, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by the Hall-Moore Funeral Directors at Tillman Funeral Home of Madison (850) 973-6677, Jamarien "JP" Moore, Owner/Funeral Director/Notary Public.