Obituary Record

T.B. Turner was born in Greenville, MS. He spent his boyhood dys in Nashville, Tenn. His early business career was spent in Bay St. Louis, Ms., where he was connected with the Standard Oil Co. Here he married Emma Sylvester, and from this union three children were born. He moved to Winnsboro in 1913 and for 17 years was actively engaged in the Mercantile business with his son, R.J. Turner. During his residence in Winnsboro, he has taken an active part in business and civic affairs.

From boyhood years he has served unceasingly in the Methodist Church in nearly every office available to a layman. For twenty years he was superintendent fo the Sunday school, and for forty years served as steward. He was endowed with an unusual religious heritage from parents that served before him. His faith, love of God and complete life of service to his Master, were expressed beautifully, in his last days, as his last expression was: "It is sweet to know there is a place to go----- that is heaven."

T. B. Turner always carried his part 100 percent in civic, business and religious affairs. He served as steward in the Methodist Church of Winnsboro for fifteen years, and the men associated with him in the capacity were active Pallbearers.

Services were held in the Methodist Church be Rev. O. P. Kiker. Interment was in Lee Cemetery, He is survived by his wife, Emma S. C.Turner and children, Mrs. G.C. Cannon of Lamesa, T.B. Turner, Jr., of Beumont, and R. J. Turner of Tyler, four grandchildren, all of whom were present at the death and burial. A statement made by one of the prominent men of Winnsboro expresses the feeling that Winnsboro has for the passing of such a man: "Winnsboro bemoans the passing of a man the one ever heard a remark against."

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