Ivory Turner Jr. Obituary (1947 - 2021)

Ivory Turner, Jr., 73, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in Boyce, LA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Public viewing and visitation will begin at 1 pm, with services beginning at 2 pm. Immediately following the services, he will be taken to James Hill #1 Cemetery for final committal rights. "Reflections of Life" "| have fought a good fight, | have finished my course, | have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Il Timothy 4:7-8 Ivory Lee Turner, Jr., affectionately known to some as "Ike", "Little Man", and even "Devil" was born on February 3, 1947 to the late Jessie Davis Turner Gaines and Ivory Turner, Sr. lvory attended A. Wettermark High School. At the age of 19, Ivory moved to the Houston, Texas where he was employed by Younger Brothers Trucking, Inc. for 20 plus years. Ivory confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Ben Williams. Upon moving back to Louisiana, Ivory re-united with the Magnolia Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Albert Sykes, Jr. now, Rev. Frank "Doug" Randle, Jr., and truly gave his life to Christ, where he was a faithful member. Unable to attend church services, as he desired due to failing health, Ivory kept God and the Magnolia Baptist Church on his mind. Ivory being a very outgoing, energetic, talkative person never, never met a stranger. His favorite past time was watching WESTERNS, all day and all night. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Those left to treasure his memories include: his Queen, a very loving,devoted and caring Wife, Dorothy Sergent Turner of Boyce, La, Four Children: Andre Turner (Keya) of Houston, Texas, Reginald Goff of Alexandria, Louisiana, Riva Ewing and Stephanie Turner of Houston,Texas. One brother, Gerald I. Gaines (Pamela) of Alexandria, LA, Two Sisters: Anita D. Turner Allen of Houston, Texas and Sheila L. Turner of Boyce, Louisiana, Sixteen (16) grandchildren; a great host of nephews, nieces, cousins, church members and friends. Please keep the Turner family in prayer. Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors"