April 9, 1926 - May 9, 2014
Turner, Henry L. beloved husband of Venetta Turner (Lynch ) devoted father of Desaree (Ronnie) from a previous marrage. Three sons; Henry Turner Jr., Bradford Turner (Kimberly), kerry Turner (Stacey), one brother Herman Turner, two borther-in-laws, Damon Lynch Jr. (Barbara) and Thomas Daniels (Miriam), a sister-in-law Jettye Lewis, five grandchildren, on great-granddaughter and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. May 9, 2014 Age 88 years. Funeral Service at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. 26 W North Bend Rd. on Friday May 16, 2014 at 12:00 PM. Friends may call Friday, May 16 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Burial at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio with full Military Honors. Special online condolences for family and friends may be expressed at www.jcbattleandsons.com
Life Story:
Henry L. Turner Sr., was born on April 9, 1926. He was the
second of four sons born to James and Senator Turner. He
departed this life after a long illness on May 9, 2014.
He was educated in the Cincinnati schools district. In his youth,
he played knothole ball and pitched several no-hitters. He
graduated from Central Vocation High School.
Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the Army,
receiving an honorable discharge for his service to his country.
He was a master upholsterer who received his degree under
the GI Bill. He was a certified Ford technician employed at the
same dealership for nearly forty years. He was also the first
black mechanic to work at the county 'safety lanes'.
He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church during his youth
and after several years joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church,
where he served on different committees. 'Hank' had a lot of
faith, and he had a lot of faith in God. His favorite book in the
bible is Ecclesiastes.
He had a love for cars and a passion for music. He enjoyed
recording recitals at different churches. He was a self-
taught ham radio operator who was proficient in Morse code.
His call letters were N8gbe. He would often speak with, and
deliver messages to people in other countries.
He was a member of Gothic Lodge #122. He belonged to King
Solomon Consistory #20 and Sinai Temple #59 where he was
also a member of the drum and bugle corps.
He met Venetta Lynch in 1960. They married in 1962 and had
over 50 years together.