Bruce Turner, Jr.

Bruce Turner, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Fayetteville, NC on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. His kindness, generosity, wisdom, outgoing spirit and especially his wit will be greatly missed.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Turner, Sr.; mother, Patricia Beach Young and sister, Patricia Young.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Tina Sheptak Turner; sons, Bruce Jason Turner (Cherie) of Ft Walton Beach, FL and James Michael Turner of Wilmington, NC; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of great nieces and nephews.

Bruce was born a baby boomer, having been born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama.  He always enjoyed sharing his stories of growing up as a military “brat” and loved his childhood. Bruce Attended 71st High School. He retired with over 40 years, as an area manager, from Goodyear Tire & Rubber (Kelly Springfield) where he created lasting friendships that lasted a lifetime. He loved his fur babies, fishing, NASCAR, sci-fi & western movies, anything alien, hot rods, the beach, hosting backyard poolside barbeques, and spending time working in the yard and in the garage.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home from 10 to 10:45 AM. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 AM in the Rogers and Breece Chapel.

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