Charles Ellis Turner,Jr

YNC Charles Ellis Turner, Jr. (USNR Ret), age 59, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jackie as he was affectionately called by family and friends served his country as a Chief Officer of the United States Navy for 20 years retiring from duty in 1997. Upon retirement he became employed as a contractor in the U.S. Army's educational assistance programs and later as a financial computer analyst for the District of Columbia Housing Authority. Charles lived in the Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, VA area for more than 20 years before returning home a few years ago. Beloved husband of the late Linda Leigh Johnson-Barrett Turner. Loving father of Kevis Turner King, Sr. (Alicia), Charles Ellis Turner, III, Carl Turner, Craig Barrett, Chris Barrett (Andrea), Tijuana Natasha Young, Cecily Barrett,Timothy and Kenneth Quillers. Son of Emma Kamilyah Wilson Abdullah and the late Charles Ellis Turner, Sr. Grandson of the late Willie Cal Wilson, Sr., Hannah Jane Mason Wilson, Ellis Turner and Pearl Jones Turner. Brother of Taahirah Nadir (Sharif), Galithia Johnson, Gill, Desmond, and Ted Turner. Nephew of Thomas Ali Nuriddin (Shahidah), Flowers Wilson, Willie Cal Wilson, Sr. (Doris), Mable Wilson Bradley, Debra Wilson, and Ruby Turner-Wells. Great nephew of Gracie Mason Craft. Loving and devoted companion of Arlene Stanberry. Devoted friend of Wayne Walters and Keith Raboteau; also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, White Chapel and all neighboring churches; members of the Islamic Community are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1000 Walkertown Way Marrero LA on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Thomas J. Brown, Jr., officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com