Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-888-579-7953 Code: 2003246P James received his homecoming call on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 8:05pm at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born on January 15, 1941 in Prescott, Arkansas to Ike and Dora Turner who preceded him in death, James was the second of five children which included 4 sisters. The family moved to Webster Groves, MO when James was 11 years old where he attended public school. James was united in holy matrimony to Loretta Blocker in 1968 and to that union one son was born, Bryant. He worked as an over the road truck driver for several companies and Jim’s Auto where he loved to work on cars. As a hobby he ran model RC boats and airplanes. James confessed his love for Christ in 1984 under the leadership of Rev. Sammie E. Jones at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He attended weekly bible study with friends at First Baptist Church of Webster Groves. James leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 49 years Loretta and his son Bryant. Two grandchildren: Mercedes of Carbondale, IL and Zachary of Hillsboro, MO. Four sisters: Lee Versie Turner, Mary Turner McNeair (husband, Roosevelt who preceded her in death) Ida Turner and Carolyn Scott-Turner. Three brother-in-laws: Richard Blocker, William Blocker (wife, Dorothy) and Clarence Blocker. Two sister-in-laws: Marinda Morris (husband, Wilford who preceded her in death) and Arnetta Blocker-Coleman (husband, Walter) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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