Pelham, NC - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Edward Turner age 83, of 970 Mineral Springs Road, Pelham, North Carolina. He passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence.

Edward, the beloved son of the late Jamie Turner and Mamie Watlington Turner, was born on June 06, 1942, in Caswell County, North Carolina.

As a native and lifelong resident of Caswell County, Edward attended the local public schools and graduated from the Caswell County Training School “Class of 1962” in Yanceyville, North Carolina.

Edward later met and married in Holy Matrimony the love of his life, Nadine Love Turner on June 10, 1967. He was a faithful and devoted husband, father to his children Karen and Jamie Turner.

Edward was a Textile Machine Maintenance Mechanic until his retirement of 47 years at Cone Mills Corporation, which was an American textile manufacturing company headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina until his retirement of 47 years. He was responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of textile machinery, ensuring that equipment operates efficiently. He was also a member of Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church in Yanceyville, North Carolina, where he sung in the church choir. Being an avid sportsman, Edward enjoyed serving his community as a member of the Jones Hunting Club and the Caswell County Sportsman Club. In his spare time, he also loved racing, hunting, and cheering on the Pirates, the Steelers, the Lakers, and NC State. Edward especially cherished watching his grandsons play sports.

In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his one grandchild Jacob Turner; his five sisters Mary Bushnell, Frances Withers, Louise Hairston, Ruby Dixon, and Burdia “Liz” Hinton; along with his two brothers John and James Turner.

Mr. Edward Turner leaves to cherish his memories with his devoted and beloved wife of 58 years Nadine Love Turner, along with his daughter Karen Turner both of the home; his son Jamie Turner of Reidsville, North Carolina; three grandchildren Kristopher Williamson, Keyon Slade, and Jared Turner; his one great-grandchild Kamille Slade; his bonus grandson Ron Wiley, Jr.; and his grandniece Kennedy Dixon whom he cherished as her papa; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and many cherished friends.

A public viewing for Mr. Edward Lee Turner will be on Friday, January 16, 2026; from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the John and Juanita S. Fulton Memorial Chapel of Fulton-Walton Funeral Home.

A Family visitation for Mr. Edward Lee Turner will be on Saturday, January 17, 2026; from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral service for Mr. Edward Lee Turner will be conducted at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Yanceyville, NC.

THE SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAM.

Fulton-Walton Funeral Home 219 Dillard School Dr.  Yanceyville, NC (Location).