Deacon Cleveland Turner Sr. Obituary
The memory of Deacon Cleveland Turner Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, born in Columbia, Mississippi, who passed away on May 26, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deacon Cleveland Turner Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Turner and Rita Mae Turner; his children, Sonia Pierre, Brenda, Carolyn Turner and Lawrence Turner, Sr.; his great grandchildren, Hendrick Hackson and Ceven Woods; and his brothers, Jackie (J. C.), Theo, Carvin, Sr., James Earl and William Turner (Ruth).
He is survived by: his children, Rita Turner, Lisa Turner Sanders (Terry), Alma Brag Tanya (Ricky), Sonja Baptiste, Delashaun Tate, David, Cleveland Turner, Jr. and Bruce Wallace; and his sisters, Katherine Turner, Clynethel Smith and Brunetta Weedon.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church (1922 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.