Paul Turner Obituary

My Brotha Paul....I miss you man! I Love you man! Still hard even today! Rest up brotha, we gonna kick it again one day!

Love my brother Paul

Paul it seems like yesterday when I used to text you about our children. Well they are grown now and Ash has a daughter Aubrey. You would truly love Aubrey she is smart and athletic. Missing our conversations...rest in peace, your children are doing well.

Hey Paul was thinking about you. Really miss you a lot has happened since you´ve been gone. Rest on brother see you on the other side

My brother Paul, you are missed

Time goes by but the love for my brother Paul is still here. Gone too soon!

Hi Paul life is definitely not the same without you really miss you

Remembering my beloved brother. You are loved and missed

You are missed

Even though you´re not here, you are still loved. I´m a bit emotional my husband Thurman passed Dec 3rd my brother Paul Sept 3rd. Love you Paul, I´m left with great memories of you!

Missing you

13 years now we all still miss you everyday!

Peg

Hey man it´s been 12 years since you left us. I´ll never forget you and all the good time´s we had. Life is not the same without you Missing you.

I am still so sad you are gone......missing you all the time

Miss you brother

It's been 12 years and you are missed by all the people you met over the years. I talked to Jen from your old job and she told me the paper click story. She still has plenty to last for many more years thanks to your huge order :)

Happy Birthday AL !!

Missing you and thinking about you on your birthday ❤ Remembering how your birthday some years fell on Thanksgiving day, 2020 is one of those years.

Missing you ❤

Hey Paul, another year has passed. Still feels unreal that you’re gone. Really miss you, a lot has happened over the years. Still life is not the same without you. Your smile and awesome sense of humor, never failed to brighten up my day. Love you man ❤❤❤❤

I was watching Married with Children you really loved that show.

Celebrating Thanksgiving at Mary's today. Thinking about how we used to get together Memorial day. Missing you ❤

Hey man, yesterday was your birthday. Thought about you all day. Really miss you, forever in my heart. Love you man!!

Happy Birthday Paul miss you.

Miss you brother ❤ It's football season

Hey Paul , hard to believe that you've been gone ten years :( tomorrow is a date I will always remember, the day you went to heaven. I think about you and wonder what you would be doing if you were still here. Probably still having us laughing you always had a great sense of humor lol miss you sooo much. Love you man , forever in my heart xoxo

hey paul, thinking about you today... it's been rough but i am hanging in there... things have gotten better.... miss you so much man! always in my heart!!! love you!!

❤

Happy Birthday Paul.

Just thinking about my brother Paul today. Miss and love him.

Hey man yesterday was your birthday, thought about you. Miss your laughter and smile!! Love you Paul R.I.P.

Happy Birthday Paul miss you everyday!

It's football season, thought of you as the Cowboys have some wins!

Paul I missed my yearly message and seems like over the years so have a few others. It has been 7 years now but it still seems like yesterday going to Boccie's and playing darts.

Visited the pumpkin patch last week with my new addition to the family Mia Added a picture of you and the kids.

Hey man, just thinking about you.. Miss you

I can't believe it's been 6 years... Was going through and emptying out my emails, and saw a bunch from you. Miss you.

It's a beautiful day, miss you brother.

Well my brotha, I'm still standin after the rough go around last year this time....It's my annual post which is much to little to few. You know how much I hold you in my heart though. I learn each and everyday how much I miss you in my life. Rest my brotha....I Love you man!!! Tell Bernard I said Wuz Up! Peace!!

In my thoughts and always remembered.

Another year has gone by miss you!

I have been thinking about you lately. It's been a long time but you will never be forgotten.

well little bro, it's been so long since you been gone :( it still hasn't really set in, it is the fourth of july and just sitting home thinking about thing's... and you..... rest in peace man.... I was really blessed to have the time i did have with you.... not only my brother, but my running buddy and friend.... love you man!!!!

Thought of you today as we drove on the expressway. I miss the laughs we shared. Mmhmm.

My brotha....this has been a rough week on me. I know you are above looking down and touching my life as I travel this road. I lost a club brotha on the same day I lost you! We laid him to rest today as well. I know you know I lost Bernard earlier this year, he's up there kickin it with you! I miss you man...I luv you my brotha, I carry you with me each and every day. Continue to touch my life!

well tomorrow mark's the five year anniversary of your going away :( words still are not enough for who you were, my brother, my friend, my confidant, my running buddy, my supporter..... and at times my conscience. i will never get over losing you, but somehow we have gone on.... i think about you all the time.. and i wish you were still here with us... love you paul

Been thinking about you :)

I miss my brother, love you bro!

Thought about you recently. I miss you.

Up early this morning, and decided to go to your guest book. It's now coming up on five years since you've been gone :( I don't know where all the time went. Your youngest son Paul wrestled at the hall last weekend. That's now both of your boys playing sports at the hall. How proud you must be!!! I miss you, there are times I'll read emails that we sent to each other... Sometimes I can't bear to do it, it sadden me knowing I can't hear your voice :( I've been clean and sober going on four years. I wish you were here to share it with me. You never gave up on me, and I'll always love you... See you on the other side

Happy Birthday! Devon and I had a drink for you!

Paul, this weekend all of your siblings are heading to Chicago to witness your daughter join in holy matrimony. this will be the first time we have all been together sense we said goodbye to you, that very, very sad day in sept, 09. i know how much you love your children, and i really wish that you could be here to witness her next major step in life.. i really feel you will be there in spirit... God bless for all the joy you have brought, not only to my life but to everyone that knew you... miss and can't wait to see you again in the next level of life... love you always... r.i.p

Its been 4 years without my brotha....man I miss you every single date!

Rest in Peace, I Miss you every day!

Today marks four years since Paul passed away. He is greatly missed, love you brother! RIP!

Paul Mary, myself and tremaine went to the hall and watched your son play the illini and they won!!! Karen, Ashley were there as well... Your kids are doing well... Love you man!!! Miss you :(

Another birthday without u :(...love u man!!!!

Happy Birthday! Miss You!!

Not basketball... but illini is playing ASU today.

Well its been three years, still can't believe you're gone :(.... I see your face every day, as long as I live u will always live in my heart. Love u man!!!

Everyone still misses you! I asked you to send a sign from heaven, and then I heard a song that reminds me of you. Take care of Chelsea!

Hey man saw u in a video at marys so different without u :( it was at dads 60's birthday celebration. Laurence and I wasn't there you really gave it to us lol during your speech ... Miss u man :(

Paul- the crew at Hooters still talks highly of you and how you always took the time to speak to all of the guests.

Miss you!!!

Two years sure went by fast. Still thinking about Paul especially with football season starting. I miss watching the games and sharing good conversation.

well paul its two years today, thinking about you. reading thru the entries in your guest book. you were one of the great ones, you touched many lives !! your kids are doing well, i know that makes you happy. lookkng forward to watching mike play ball at the hall i'll be there and thinking and wishing you were there too. love you man!!

I knew Paul from first grade on. He was a great person, great man, and an even better friend. Many people will miss his smile and friendship. May he now be at the side of the Lord.

Illini won yesterday!

I am glad to have had a brother-in-law such as you Paul...it's Football season and your brother will be watching the games with you...the rival of Cowboys vs. Steelers will live on thru the love you both shared for the GAME, LIFE, & ONE ANOTHER..We miss you, we love you, thanks for your legacy left behind, your children are wonderfully blessed being apart of you...Sandy & Laurence

You legacy still remains alive with your children Ashley and Michael Paul. You would be so proud of them both. Ashley graduated from college and because of you she participated in the graduation ceremony. It was a beautiful graduation and your family and friends attended in support of Ashley and you. It was a very special day and I know you were there in spirit. Michael has 10 full scholarship offers to play basketball in college. I really miss sharing our children's accomplishments with you.

It's been a year since we lost Paul. Gone but not forgotten. Love you much brother.

I can't believe tomorrow has been a year already. I still think about you from time to time, especially when I'm driving on 394 every weekend. Miss you!

I have decided to keep the guest book online for friends and family to continue to add messages.

as we come upon on the year after your transition.. know i am so, so missing u! crying as i type this.. u was always there for me... i luv u paul!!!!

I was really missing my brother today. It's right at a year since my last visit with him right before his passing. Little did I know that would be the last time. I was planning another visit the same week of his passing. When first learning of his illness, I spoke with him about coming back to Christ. His response was "I should have done it way before now." Seems like he had been thinking bout it, even before. God gets our attention sometimes by what we go through. The important thing is that we answer the call. I had the honor of praying with him weekly. He would say "thanks for the pray I really needed it." I never once heard him complain. How awesome is that, for God said in everything give thanks. Upon saying this I speak for my siblings as well. Paul you are sooooo missed. We love you!!!!!!!

who ever u r, (km), thank u! i checked this all the time. i miss him, if people only knew who he was, how could u not give a shout out? i miss him, not half the man he was, the luv for his family was unreal... thank u for remembering...

Hi Paul. I was in the area by your house yesterday.... I miss you. <3

well it's been a half a year now since u've been gone... it doesn't seam real, but never think that u will be fogotten, because that will never happen.. luv u paul!

I met Paul when I used to attend Antioch Temple Church when I was in jr. high school. He was always nice to me. My prayers go out to your family.

hey paul, still think about u everyday, always ck this to see if someone has put anything here.. u were the greatest... miss u soooooooo much
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I met Paul when I used to attend Antioch Temple Church when I was in grade school. He was always nice to me. My prayers go out to his family. God be with you all always

-Tina Morton

I remember meeting Paul years ago when Karen and I were students at U of I. Paul was always a kind and pleasant man and fun to be around. He even gave me my first job at Wendy's while I was still in school. I am saddened by the fact that he has left this world at such a young age. However, I pray that his family can continue to cherish his memory and find joy and comfort when remembering the times they shared with him.

I have said over and over that there were three of us that was funny and three that were not. Paul was one that was so funny. In our younger years we traveled together. Although he was younger than I, I think he and my other two brothers acted like I was younger than they. He and Curtis helped me purchase my son's (Pierre) first real drum set. I had prayer with Paul every week. He would say thanks for the prayer I really needed it today. I did not know he looked forward to it until he shared that with me. I miss him. I think we got what our parents try to teach us, that is love. I am his youngest sister Pamela.

I first met Paul when I started working at Lone Star fresh out of high school. Little did I know that he was actually my brother's manager at Wendy's when John was my age. So right there we already had a LOT to talk about! We had a lot of fun working together, and he sure did let me get away with a lot! Lucky for me, I had the pleasure of continuing our friendship after leaving there.

He was definitely the kind of person who could make you laugh even in the darkest times. Not to mention he could find something to talk about when you thought there was nothing left! With all the times he's been in Jerry Springer's audience, to constantly cheering the Illini, he had so much heart in everything he loved -- especially his kids.

I know I didn't get to see him all that often, but the most important times I went and saw him (or sang to him on his voicemail). I wanted to make sure he knew I thought of him. I was very lucky to see him the week before he passed. That really meant a whole lot to me. Even though I am grateful for the time I did spend with him, I just wish I could have seen him much more.

Regardless, I'm happy that he is now in God's hands and isn't suffering anymore. My prayers are with the family, especially the children, because I know Paul's super proud of them!

It is so hard to say good-bye to someone who loved life to the fullest as Paul did...my brother-in-law will always hold a very special place in my heart. Whenever Paul spoke with his brother Laurence, he would always either ask to speak to me or have Laurence give me a shout also. When in his presence, you could not help but be affected by his love and radiating smile. Our last two visits with Paul were ones that revealed the awesome strength and courage he had in him; fighting to live even in the midst of his storm. I will miss you and your brother texting one another about the Cowboys (Paul's team) and the Steelers (Laurence's team). I remember Paul sitting patiently next to Laurence teaching how to text so they could continue to communicate with one another. I watched Paul with his son & daughter, loving them with deep
affection and concern. Lorine I watched you continue to love Paul & care for him in the midst of your pain. God will keep you and protect you always for you have been very faithful in your journey as a Caregiver. To my husband's family,the Turners, to the children of Paul, please know that I love each one of you and that I am praying for your (strength) thru this time of sorrow.

Paul has been a friend of mine for the last 20 years. We both worked at Olive Garden together in the 90's. He"s a big reason why I stayed in the biz, he had a way of making it fun not something just anyone can do. The biggest highlight of going to Chicago now for vacation is getting to hang out with Paul and talk about old times. Paul your a great friend and will be missed.

Life is not the same without Paul. I cherish the memories. Paul was so full of life. He was a loving and giving brother. I love and miss him.

Paul V.Turner was my brother and my friend. We both started out in the management business together... often times working with the same company. He was the best man in my wedding, and i was his best man as well. Words cannot describe the emptiness i feel inside knowing that he is no longer with us... we often ran around together, shared many laughs and good times. My life will never be the same, he was always there for me... Paul you will always live on in my heart, I love you dearly. R.I.P... my little (big) brother.

Working with Paul was always fun. He could bring a smile to anyones face. He will be missed.

Paul and I were married for 10 years and had two beautiful children together Ashley and Michael. After our divorce Paul and I remained good friends and we spoke regularly. I wish now that I would have kept the text message he sent to me to share with Ashley and Mike. He often said to me that he missed not being able to spend time with the kids like he use to. When they were younger he would pick them up almost every weekend and take them roller blade, bowling, to the movies, Great America, etc. They cherished their time with their Dad. He affectionately called Ashley “Muffet” and Michael “Tugboat”. Where he got these names from I don’t know. (Smile) Ashley was Daddy’s little girl and she knew it! He love sports and loved reading about Michael in the newspaper after his basketball games. When he got sick I bought a video camera so we (mainly Ashley) could tape the basketball games for him to see Michael play. During his last weeks of treatment he was so happy when Ashley was able to take him to get his treatments. He told me again how proud he was of her and that she got him there with no problems. He was very supportive of our children and I always knew that he truly loved Ashley and Michael. We often talked about how proud we were of our children and their many accomplishments.
I know he would want everyone to know about his children. Ashley is a senior in college and on the dean’s list with a 3.27 GPA graduating in four year with a degree in Education. She is planning on attending graduate school in the fall and starting her career as an Early Childhood Teacher. My son Michael is the spiting image of his Dad (only a lighter version). He is 15 years old and he is 6’8 inches tall. He attends one of the top academic high schools in the country on a scholarship. He is being recruited by many colleges for basketball and has already been offered a full basketball scholarship.
My family loved Paul dearly and even after the divorce always considered him still a part of our family. He attended my Dad’s funeral in February 2009 and I told him then that I thought my Dad liked him more than he like me. He laughed and tried to assure me that this was not true.
God Bless you Paul I will miss you and I promise you I will continue to take good care of our children. I ask that everyone who knew Paul please keep Ashley and Michael in your prayers.

Paul was a great person to work with. He was always very respectful with his supervisors, employees and customers. He had always made it a point to try and visit every customer in the restaurant. We also had some good laughs too.

I'm glad we got a chance to meet and work together.

Blessings to my dear cousins!

I pray that god will comfort you. You have lost so much in the last 10 years plus, but you have each other. The love you have for each other is commendable.

Lorine, I think you are a wonderful woman.

My brother will Live Within Me FOREVER!!

Sleep well in eternal peace my brother, I love you, and you are now another angel that I have to watch over me!

I worked with Paul at Hooters and he was a great co- Worker and friend! We had many many laughs and fun times! I kept in contact with Paul when he was ill and he never gave up! He will be missed by all his Hooter Family and by me!
May God Bless him and his Family in this time of sorrow.

Sylvia, Mary, Pam, Curtis and Laurence,

Want you to know that we love you and are daily lifting you up. We know that God is a Comforter, Savior and Mind Regulator. He shall give you peace in the midst of it all.

Call if we can ever be of assistance.

Prayerfully and lovingly

Daniel and Denise (Niecy) Weatherly

When I first met Paul, I thought,"Wow! This man sure can talk!" I liked him immediately. He told all of us many interesting stories. I remember that when he came to my mom's place, Lorine would be trying to drag him away and go home, but he wasn't done talking just yet! Paul became part of our family. He always treated everyone with respect and thoughtfulness. We will miss Paul, but he will be forever a part of our hearts.