Complete 2012 Journal - 2012 NC Conference Journal

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Patton and Emmet Rouse of Winterville, Chloe Hogan of Bahama, and Taylor Haddock of
Greenville.
Survived by sister-in-law, Loys Turnage Sumrell of Ayden, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on March 4th, at Farmer Funeral Service Chapel. Rev. Al Hocutt
officiated. Internment in Ayden Cemetery, followed by reception at the Ayden UM Church.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 1904 North Union, Suite
103, Ponca City, OK. 74601 for their compassionate care and friendship. Memorials to
Hospice, or Ayden UM Church Music Fund, P. O. Box 335, Ayden, NC 28513.
Please remember Corabob with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Marvin L. Turner
1934 - 2012
Marvin L. Turner, husband of the Reverend Joann H. Turner,
was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, February 27, 1934, the son of
the late Francis Cutler Turner and Mable Marie Nanney Turner.
He passed into the Church Triumphant, April 12, 2012 at
Wayne Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. He and his
wife had celebrated fifty-nine years together.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 24 years
and retired with the rank of major. While serving his country,
Marvin was awarded numerous decorations, some of which include: the Bronze Star Medal,
the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Readiness Medal, and the
Vietnam Service Medal.
Marvin lived a life of dedication to his family and friends, and to his community. He served
in many ways including volunteering at Wayne Memorial Hospital and delivering Meals on
Wheels. Marvin also served as an E.M.S. first responder for the Saulston Fire Department.
He was a member of the New Hope Ruritan Club and a life member of the National Rifle
Association.
Marvin was survived by his wife of 58 years, the Rev. Joann H. Turner; his daughter, Debra
Strother and husband, John, of Spring Lake; his son, David Turner and wife, Denise, of
Gloucester, Va.; his grandchildren, David Turner, Ariel Strother, Matthew Strother, Victoria
Turner and James Turner; and his four great-grandchildren, Aedan Turner, Reese Turner,
Danielle Strother and Dylan Strother. He is also survived by his sister, Beverly Cooke and
husband, Ernest, of Idaho; his sister-in-law, Martha Turner of Atlanta, Ga.; and special
friends, Virginia and Bill Posey of Goldsboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his brother, James Millard Turner.
A service celebrating Marvin’s life was held on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Saulston United
Methodist Church, of which he was a faithful member. Rev. Carolyn Simms and Rev. Dr. H.