Larkie Leon Turner's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Statesville, North Carolina

Larkie Leon Turner

April 4, 1941 - July 11, 2025 (84 years old)

Statesville, North Carolina

Larkie Leon Turner's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Statesville, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rutledge & Bigham Mortuary, Inc.

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Larkie Leon Turner

April 4, 1941 - July 11, 2025 (84 years old)

Statesville, North Carolina

Larkie Leon Turner Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Larkie Leon Turner of Statesville, North Carolina, born in Catawba, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Larkie may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Early Turner and Etta Burton Turner. He is survived by: his children, Cheria Turner (D'Adra Turner), Vickie Turner, Statesville, Gretchen Turner Parker of Salisbury and Jeffrey Turner (Valerie) of Sherrills Ford; and his cousin Donnie Little. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the New Prospect Baptist Church (8395 Azalea Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673). A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rutledge & Bigham Mortuary, Inc.



Thu

July 17

Visitation

New Prospect Baptist Church
8395 Azalea Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

Thu

July 17

Funeral service

New Prospect Baptist Church
8395 Azalea Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

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