Dr. William Clair Turner Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina
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Dr. William Clair Turner Jr.

April 26, 1948 - July 26, 2026 (78 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Dr. William Clair Turner Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina
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April 26, 1948 - July 26, 2026 (78 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

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William Clair Turner Jr. Obituary

William Clair Turner Jr. (Durham, North Carolina) passed away on July 26, 2026. William Clair, born on April 26, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Clair Turner Jr. to show support.

William Clair will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew William Clair will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. William Clair’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.

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“In loving memory of William Clair Turner Jr., Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I met Dr. William C. Turner at Duke University in 1977 as an employee and His kind words and constant encouragement will always remain with me. I have also had the pleasure to experience his leadership as a faithful Shepard at Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church. I will miss Him.”

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Duke University Chapel
401 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27708

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401 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27708

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Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church
316 Hebron Rd, Durham, NC 27701

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Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church
316 Hebron Rd, Durham, NC 27701

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