Henry Webster Turner, 81, of Southern Pines, passed peacefully at the FirstHealth Hospice House, he had fought valiantly against cancer, on Tuesday, June 20th.
Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of the late Henry Harrison and Julie MacIntosh Turner. Henry’s family moved to Southern Pines when he was a young boy where he graduated from Southern Pines High School, class of 1960. After graduation he attended, NC State, Campbell College and American University in Washington D.C. Henry did some travelling and lived in Japan where he taught English, before returning home to Southern Pines to help out at the family business, Turner Picture Frame Shop. He went on be a skilled Stonemason, doing wonderful stone walls, walks and fireplaces. He also worked for the Pinehurst Resort. In October of 1996, Henry married his soulmate, the love of his life, Donna Murphy.
Henry enjoyed writing and even had a book completed that he was hoping to get published. He loved art and music. He loved being out in nature and walks around Weymouth Center, but he was happiest when he was with his soulmate Donna and their dogs, Phoebe and Gracie. Henry will be best remembered for his quick wit and sharp sense of humor.
Henry was the loving husband of Donna Murphy Turner. He was the brother of Beth VanLanen and her husband Jerry. He was the brother–in–law of Melissa Murphy and Pamela Murphy. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great – niece and great – nephews. Henry leaves behind his faithful four legged friends, Gracie and three cats. He was predeceased by his best friend since First Grade, Michael Boes.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the Moore Humane Society, 5355 NC Hwy 22, Carthage, NC 28327 or to the Solutions for Animals, 2298 N. Horace Walters Rd. Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
