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: Robert bell Ctirman, 
 
October 1, 1933 
 
July 21, 2004 
 
Tuesday, July 27, 2004 2:00 P.M. 
Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church 
Augusta, Georgia 
 
Reverend Lessel Leonard, Pastor, Officiating Reverend J.C. Phinizy, Presiding 
 
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ttober 1,1933 - fulp 21, 2004 
 
K Robert Odell Turmnn, SK was born October 1, 
 
1933 in Wellington, South Carolina to the late Mr. 
 
Andrew and Mrs. Ronie Turman. He was the fourth of 
 
eight children. 
 
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After moving to Augusta, Georgia, he united in Holy Matrimony to Gloria L. Thomas. He joined the Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and worship leader. He was currently serving as a Trustee Board member, Assistant Chairman of the Deacons Ministry and Church Treasurer. 
 
He leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted wife, Mrs. Gloria L. Turman; three sons, Mr. Robert Odell Turman, Jr., Mr. Michael Thomas, both of Augusta, Georgia and Mr. Gregory Lawson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; one daughter, Ms. Patricia A. Stirtmire of Copperas Cove, Texas; one brother, Mr. Theodore (Viola) Turman of Willington, South Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth (Willie T.) Jones and Mrs. Rosa Lee Norman of Albany, New York; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Turman of Willington, South Carolina; five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 
 
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Scripture ./^^....................................Rev. Ronald Wast 
 
L.....Bishop Gary T. Reese, Sr. 
 
Solo<^^.4^.?A^^.<rSt.V*r<ift^L,....Rev. Lindsey Conley 
 
Remarks 
 
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Acknowledgements ..................Mrs._Earnestine Howard 
 
Words of Encouragement.............. Rev. Karlton Howard 
 
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.Pastor Lessel Leonard 
 
Interment .....................Mount Olive Memorial Gardens 
 
Repast Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church 
Fellowship Hall 
 
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^Pallbearers 
 
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Bro. Dennis Carmichael Dea. Joe Francis Dea. Harvey Hunt 
 
Dea. Demas Lenard Dea. Clarence Shipman Bro. Ernest Alien 
 
pallbearers; 
Deacons and Trustees 
 
We didnt want to give you up; :ft! 
 
we will miss the smile on your face, ''' 
 
But comforted are we by this thought, 
 
g; ... in heaven yon will take your place. 
 
tgK: We didnt want to give you up; 
 
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your passing does make us sad. 
 
But still we are consoled with this thought; 
 
in heaven youll be glad. 
 
We didnt want to give you up; 
 
illJiS yet we know you have gone to rest. 
 
So comforted are we by this thought - 
 
, TO BE IN HEAVEN IS BEST! 
 
The family wishes to thank you for all acts of kindness during our time 
 
of bereavement. Your visits, calls, flowers, food and other acts of 
 
kindness did not go unnoticed. Our prayers are that you receive many 
 
blessings for your expressed kindness. May God continue to bless each 
 
and eve; i one of you. 
 
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Mrs. Gloria Turman and Family 
 
W. H. Mays Mortuary 
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922 " 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta. Cieofgia 30901 (706) 722-6401