Raymond Mathew Turner Jr.

RAYMOND’S JOURNEY Raymond Mathew Turner, Jr. (Sugar Lump) was born in Pocomoke City, Maryland on May 22, 1956 to the late Raymond M. Turner, Sr. and the late Helene G. Dennis Turner McKinley. On Friday, October 16, 2023, Raymond’s battle was over. He departed this life at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland due to heart complications. Raymond was educated in Worcester County (Maryland) and Sussex County (Delaware) public school systems. He studied Business at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He held several positions throughout his life and took Great Pride in Ownership: Hudson Foods in Berlin; Raymond Turner’s Poultry in Virginia; Contractor for a Medical Supply Company in Maryland and Virginia; Walmart in Pocomoke City and Raymond Turner’s Cab Service in Eden. Raymond put God First and loved his family and friends. He loved to cook on the grill, especially chicken and pork chops. He took great pride in upholding his late son’s Raymond III legacy of “Put God First and Bet on Yourself.” His grandchildren were the joys of his heart. He loved to joke and play around. A man with a big heart, tons of advice, and a take charge personality. Raymond is survived by: daughter, Adrience (Lisa) Elmore (Keith) of Princess Anne; son, Joseph Turner, Sr. (Sharonda) of Princess Anne; one stepson, Elmer Corbin of Virginia; five grandchildren, all of Princess Anne, Keith Elmore, Jr. (KeAsia), Kourtnee Elmore, Latiya Turner, Joseph Turner, Jr, and Jamal Ebanks; two step granddaughters, Tasha Corbin and Shakara Corbin, both of Virginia; four great-grandchildren, Knovah Elmore, Treik Turner, Jr., Keith Elmore III and Kasier Elmore; one sister, Arletta T. Fitchett of Salisbury; four brothers, James Turner (Juanita) of Ohio, Gary McKinley, Sr. of Eden, Tyrone McKinley, Sr. of Salisbury and Charles Long of Florida; three stepsisters, Marie Brown, Shirley Hopkins and Katina Anne Rogers of Millsboro, DE; two special nieces, Sharon Turner and Q. McKinley, both of Salisbury; plus a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends and a special friend, Shelia White, who was by his side until the end. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by: his wife Lillian Godwin Turner. one son, Raymond M. Turner III, one daughter, Andrea Turner, two sisters, Anna Susan T. Porter and Mashelle Boston, one brother, Van McKinley, Dear Grandmother, Florence Rivers, Dear Grandfather, William (Bill) Dennis, Dear Grandmother Alice Turner and Dear Grandfather William Turner and a special Great Aunt, Diane Bivens. SUBMITTED WITH LOVE ~ THE FAMILY

Raymond Mathew Turner Jr.

May 22, 1956 - October 16, 2023