Lonnie R. Turnage
78, Foxworth
Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel for Lonnie R. Turnage, 78, of Foxworth, who died on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Burial followed in Turnage Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Zach Smith officiated at the services. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at Colonial Funeral Home.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked at APAC for more than 20 years when he retired. He had a passion for playing dominos and spades, enjoying football and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Turnage; father, Luther Turnage; mother, Elois Jones; and sister, Myrtle Hollie.
Survivors include his daughters, Angela Turnage and Loni Turnage Breeden (Mackie); son, Donnie Turnage; sister, Ethel Jones; five grandchildren, Sarina Foxworth, Dakota Foxworth, Krysten Turnage, Larkin Foxworth and Alejandra Torres; and two great-grandchildren, Kinyrie Baham and Demontre Baham.
Pallbearers were Bill Jones, Jimmy Jones, Robert Graves, Darrell McCain, Chris Turnage and Shelton Merritt. Honorary pallbearer was Billy Buchanan.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomes-ms.com for the Turnage family. Arrangements entrusted to Colonial Funeral Home.
