Obituary Record
Turner, Robert J., Dr. - October 7, 1927
Dr. T. J. Turner was born in Murphreesboro, Tenn., July 31, 1844 and died in the home of his only son, T. B. Turner, Winnsboro, Texas, Oct. 7, 1927.
His long life was spent in useful service for God, for his church and for humanity. He spent four years as a surgeon in the Confederate Army, in which he received wounds which he carried until death. He moved to Bay St. Louis, Ms., in 1882, continuing the practice of medicine until retiring from the profession in 1914.
He was a steward in the church for many years and together with his wife spent thousands of dollars for the relief of the poor and the enterprises of the church. His home was called the Preacher's Home. In 1914 he made his home with his son, T. B. Turner, in Jacksonville, Texas, where he suffered the loss of his dear companion. In the fall of the same year he moved with his son and family to Winnsboro, Texas, where he resided when death called him home. An hour before his death he called for his pastor, asking him to lead in prayer in the presence of his attending physician, his son, and grandson, T. J. Turner, Jr. His death was triumphant. He had been waiting and watching and was ready. He prayed much and loved close to his Lord. In his death a great book is closed, a giant oar has fallen, a star has gone out. The hands which had administered to thousands lies cold and folded; a life that brought peace and health to multitudes has gone to be with God and loved ones forever. His place in the church and the community is vacant but we are blessed and better prepared to live because of the contact of his life with ours. Only one brother survives of a large family of twelve, having lost another brother less than a week prior to his death.
The funeral was held in the Methodist church, Winnsboro, Texas and his body was laid to rest in beautiful Lee Cemetery where the companion will be moved.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from hence forth: Yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors"---Keener R. Isbell.
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