Griffin Turner

GRIFFIN TURNER His Life’s Journey His Sunrise: The world welcomed a new ray of light on March 15, 1929. A gentle little being was placed in the arms of the late John and Maude Turner. God presented a son for them to love, protect and taught him the importance of independence. This little being was born in Java, Virginia. Griffin, as he would be known, attended school in Virginia. With his limited education (until grade 7), if you got to know him, you would think he was a college graduate. He loved to converse with you about any and everything. Always giving good advice and getting to the point, even if you did not want to hear it!!! He was a very happy person with a great smile and crazy faces. He knew how to make you laugh. In Griffin’s early years, he attended Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church in Java, Virginia. Griffin was an Army Man. He served in the Armed Forces in the late 1950’s. He returned to Virginia after his tour of duty. Years following, he relocated to Chester, Pennsylvania. He worked at Boeing for a short while. With his love for carpentry, he stepped out in faith and started working for himself. Mr. Turner was known as one of the best carpenters in the city. You could find him remodeling someone’s home. His side kick, “Ralph-the little white dog” would sit outside while he worked. Mr. Turner’s imprint will remain in a lot of homes within the city. After arriving to Chester, Griffin joined the Temple Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late J.W. Witherspoon. Mr. Turner held the position of Trustee as the Church Treasurer for many, many years. He also was a member of the Brotherhood of Temple Baptist Church. Mr. Turner was appreciative to everyone who took time with him and became his drivers on Sunday. Mr. Turner was an active member and served faithfully until his health began to decline. Mr. Turner also attended the weekly Noon Day Bible Study at Community Baptist Church. After many years of friendship, Griffin asked Earnestine Burden for her hand in marriage. They married on July 27, 1990 and spent the next 31 years laughing and smiling. For the love of family, he would often drive the family to Alabama, Texas, and Florida, Virginia and/or wherever the family gathering would be. Griffin loved traveling to Salitpa (Jackson), Alabama to visit with the Burden Family as they loved him as Uncle Griffin and Griffin. Griffin was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Maude Turner; brothers: John Daniel (Jiggs) Turner, Jonathan (Joe) Turner; two sisters: Fannie Glass and Margie Fitzgerald. His Sunset: On February 14, 2022, Griffin placed his hand in the hand of the Master and surrendered to his heavenly Father. With him as he crossed over was his wife, Earnestine and son John. At the End of His Journey: Griffin leaves to cherish his memory: Loving and devoted wife, Earnestine. Loving and dedicated children: Johnathan (Delores) Carter, Cheryl (Mardye) McDole, Brigitte (Anthony) Hunter, Griffin (Marcel) Turner and Gwendolyn (Marcel) Miles. Beloved Grandchildren Keona Carter-Loubon, Tanisha (Clifford) Vaughn, Kimberly Burden, Nakeetra Robinson, Lydia Chaney, Aliesha Lewis, Antwon Lewis, Adrienne (Devonte) Ragland, Erin Evans, Nia Turner, Griffin Turner, and Marcel “M&M” Miles and 16 adored great-grands. God Daughters: Joy (Jeff) Bruton and Louise Evans. Sister in Love: Linda Turner. His forever apprentice Rev. Hilda Campbell. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Temple Baptist Church Family and the Community Baptist Church Family. Loving Submitted, Mr. Turner’s Family Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3588154331?pwd=TFd5d3ptZ0pRMWZoRCtQekY4dXUyQT09 Meeting ID: 358 815 4331 Passcode: Temple13 DIAL-IN NUMBER 1 301 715 8592D Meeting ID: 358 815 4331 Passcode: 33644357

Griffin Turner

March 15, 1929 - February 14, 2022