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Funeral service for Charles “Curly” Turrentine, 84, will be Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Teddy Turrentine, Pastor Jack Bailey and Pastor Joe David Bailey officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 15, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.

Mr. Turrentine died on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1936, in Morgan County to Robert Earl Turrentine and Edna Lewis Black Turrentine. He was employed by Wolverine Tube, prior to his retirement and also was a carpenter. He was a member of the Decatur Baptist Church and served in several churches in the area. Mr. Turrentine had a heart for missions and served on several mission trips. Preceding him in death were his parents, six brothers and one sister.

The family would like to thank Comfort Care Hospice for their compassion and care during this time.

Survivors include:

His wife: Carolyn Brown Turrentine

One daughter – Melissa Caffery (James)

Three sons – Eddie Turrentine (Sue)
Teddy Turrentine (Lisa)
Freddie Turrentine (Amanda)

A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Turrentine, Cody Smallwood, Adam Glenn, Scottie Davis, Bradley Turrentine, Ronnie Turrentine. Danny Turrentine and Gary Lovell.

In lieu of flowers; please make donations to SLAM Ministries (shininglightabroad.com) P.O. Box 513, Grand Bay, AL 36541.

My brother, Eddie, called me right at 6:00AM to share the news that our dad, Curly Turrentine, passed from this life and entered Heaven just before 6:00AM today.  Dad is now at rest.

My family and I are very grateful for the many prayers, calls, electronic communications, et cetera that have come our way during dad’s sickness.  Keep praying as we walk through this valley for the next several days.

Charles Edward Turrentine February 11, 1936 – May 14, 2020

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”  (Psalm 46:1)

Stella Brinkman’s condition remains basically unchanged.  Keep praying!

Mary Jackson remains in the hospital but will hopefully be discharged this Saturday.  Pray!

There will be a graveside service for Stacey Dyess’ father on Friday in Louin, Mississippi.  Pray for the Dyess family.

The visitation with the Eddie Albritton, Sr family will take place Friday beginning at 2:00PM and lasting until the 3:00PM service time.  Visitation and service will take place in our auditorium.  Pray for the Albritton family.

Thank you to those who have signed up to help with the food for the Albritton family.  Please have it at the church no later than 3:00PM on Friday.  I am sure we need more food so call the church office or Tina Wilkinson today if you will help.

Our first day back in the auditorium was fantastic!  We had a good attendance and a sweet spirit.  Bro Abel said the youth service went well too.  Praise the Lord!

Lisa and I will leave this morning driving to Hartselle and then we will drive back tonight.  Crazy?  Yes.  Have to do what you have to do sometimes.  Pray for my dad.  Pray for us to have traveling mercies.

By the way, you win the prize if you know where Louin, Mississippi is located!

I pray that you will have a great Thursday with Jesus.