Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:52 am

Frank Turner, age 88, of Forest City, went to his heavenly reward Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Frank was born July 3, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Darvin Turner and Estelle Sisk Turner. He worked in home construction as a master carpenter and brick mason most of his life. Frank was a member of Harriett Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Chairman of the Deacons and Sunday School Superintendent for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, David Turner, Margaret Head, Herman Turner, Bill Turner, Donald Turner and Deborah Coffey.

Those left to honor his legacy include his wife of 61 years, Helen Ramsey Turner; daughter, Susan Hudson (Ronnie) of Connelly Springs; sons, Jamie Turner (RaeAnn) and Jason Turner all of Forest City; brothers, Brannon Turner (Etta Mae) of Forest City and Broadus Turner (Alleen) of Ellenboro; sisters, Patsy Edwards of Shelby, Christine Hodge of Alexander and Myra Conner of Forest City; grandchildren, Brittany Hudson, Schyler Hudson, Jay Turner (Kaylen), Tabitha Turner, Avry Turner (Madison), Macie Turner; great-grandchildren, Zaylee, Baylee, Ezrah, Zayne, Liam and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held August 5 at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Poe Jones and Rev. Mike Cash officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, 1938 US Hwy. 221A, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.