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C. Harold Turner

January 23, 1935 — December 7, 2019

C. Harold Turner

C Harold Turner, 84 of Tolono, Illinois passed away peacefully at 2:33am on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at his daughters home in York, Pennsylvania. He was born on January 23, 1935, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was married on January 1, 1954, to Helen Grace Turner, she precedes him in death. Harold worked for the Champaign School District for 31 years. He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved camping, boating, ice fishing and spending time with family. He enjoyed going go-cart racing with his grandkids, being outdoors, and tinkering in the garage. Harold was an avid painter and bowler. He also loved listening to Bluegrass, Country and Gospel music while relaxing in his easy chair. He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Tom) Whitcomb of York PA, and Betty (John) Sexton of St. Louis MO; three grandchildren Joshua Cooley, Dawn Whitcomb and Jennifer (Kristafer) Becker; ten great-grandchildren Mackenzie Wiedle, Gabriel Wiedle, Christian Wiedle, Isabella Wiedle, Sophie Cooley, Carter Cooley, Aidyn Becker, Paisley Becker, Destiny Whitcomb and Bradley Whitcomb. He is preceded in death by one granddaughter; Mistie Wiedle, three brothers; Dumas Ray Turner, Omas Lee Turner, Samuel Junior Turner and two sisters; Novelene Crull and Ova Turner.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 4-7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N. Neil St Champaign, Illinois, 61820. A one hour visitation will be held from10-11am on Friday, December 13th with a service to follow at 11am also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Locust Grove Cemetery 401 S. Lincoln Philo, IL.

Please join his family in sharing photos, videos and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunset funeralhome.com

Services Visitation Thursday December 12, 2019 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820 Funeral Service Friday December 13, 2019 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820
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