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Visitation:
10 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, at Open Arms Church
in Lincoln
Service:
Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Tuesday
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Obituary
Clarence "Lee" Turner, 97, of
Lincoln, formerly of Peoria, passed away peacefully
surrounded by his loving family--as they
collectively sang praises to their Heavenly
Father--on September 22, 2023 at Copper Creek
Cottages.
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral home is assisting
the family.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 26,
at Lee's church home, Open Arms Christian Fellowship
in Lincoln, IL. A celebration of life will follow at
11:00 a.m. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 27, at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria,
IL.
Lee was born on May 13, 1926 in Peoria, IL, the son
of Clarence E. Turner and Rena (Garrison) Turner. In
1947, he married Sarah (Wagner), and she preceded
him in death. On August 25, 1968, he married Velma
(Young). She preceded him in death in 2019.
At the age of 17, Lee enlisted in the military. Lee
proudly served his country in the United States
Navy, serving in the South Pacific during World War
II. He was involved in three active liberations
during his service. After returning from the war,
Lee's dedication and service continued. He was a
hard worker, a loving father, and a selfless
volunteer. He retired from Keystone Steel and Wire,
only to begin a second career and later retire from
Haggerty Equipment Company.
Lee was a devout Christian for almost 80 years and
leaves a legacy of faith for all who knew and loved
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He was an active member of Maxwell Road Church of God (Peoria)
and enjoyed pitching and playing softball with his church league, which he
continued to do well into his 80’s. The league ultimately named the field after
him as a token of their appreciation. He enjoyed fishing and was a long-time
member of the Keystone Sportsman's Club, where he spent countless hours enjoying
God's creation. Later in life he had the privilege of participating in an Honor
Flight, which was a moving and rewarding experience.
Survivors include his children Reverends Neil (and Marjorie) Turner, Dan (Nancy)
Turner, Susie (Jerry) Whitney, Tim Cole, and Kathi (Rod) Simpson. He was very
proud of the generations he leaves behind, including 15 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother (Dean Turner), son (Alan
Turner), daughter (Vicki Lockhart), and grandson (Nathan Turner).
Memorial donations may be made in Lee's name to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight,
an organization that recognizes the sacrifices made by our military to ensure
our freedom.
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