Reid Turner

TURNER, Mr. Reid D. - Age 53, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in Madison Heights, MI. Family hour 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., with funeral service commencing at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Tara Sutton, Host Pastor, Rev. Russell McReynolds, officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Turner will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Reid Demill Turner, the eldest son of LouBerta and Luther Turner was born November 16, 1958 in Flint, Michigan. Reid grew and strived under the influence of two loving parents, believing in God, learning hard work helps you to achieve success and stood firm for substance. The family became members of Bethel United Methodist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Russell McReynolds. Reid repeatedly used those early lessons throughout his life, graduating in 1976 from Flint Northern High School. At age 21, Reid became the custodial guardian for his brother and two sisters. Then in 1981, Reid graduated from the Detroit College of Business with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance. He was employed as an Analytical Technician by the Dupont Automotive Services of Mount Clemons, MI. This warm and genuine soul made friends and influenced others with his infectious sense of humor, and his mild manner, allowing his wit and personality to permeate most all situations. A working man beyond years, strive to achieve security, a place of permanence, and a source of stability for his family. While his parents, LouBerta and Luther Turner, along with his sister, Damita Jo Bradley, preceded him in death he continually toiled to maintain a stable environment for his siblings. Reid became the custodial guardian for his brother, Lord and his sisters, Damita Jo and Constantia, all at age 21. As the patriarch of his immediate family, Mr. Turner guided their futures, by following the path of their staunch up bring. Reid remembered the words of his folks, placing family first in all situations. From the first onset Reid Turner took his family as a mission to succeed. His focus was to secure a future for each sibling, education came first and social life took a backseat. Often placing his needs and wants behind his family, Reid persevered to insure the future of his family; setting high expectations, pursuing goals and objectives, and continually loving them through every action. He enjoyed desserts, shopping and spending time with his family: he was a real bargain shopper, smelling good and a sharp dresser. Mr. Reid Turner leaves to cherish his memory: siblings, Gwendolyn Page of Indianapolis, IN, Lord (Madelyn) Turner and Connie Williams; along with special nephews and nieces, Larry, Luther and Winona Page, Cameron Bradley, Breanne and Yasmine Turner, and Chania Williams; godparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson and Jeffalone Rumph; godchildren, Ashton Baltrip, Cedric Williams, Madison Coleman and Taylor Mosley.

Reid Turner

November 16, 1958 - May 21, 2012