Obituary of Michael Benjamin Turner, Sr.

Mr. Michael (Big Mike) Turner departed this earthly life on Thursday, March 13, 2025.  Michael was born on February 8, 1972 to William Lee Turner, Sr. and Laura Lee Turner and he was the youngest of five children.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Turner, Sr., and his mother, Laura Turner, his grandparents, Robert Turner, Sarah Turner, Julia Smith, and his niece, Felicia Youngblood.

Michael graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, FL in 1990.  He attended Troy University and was a Mason for over 30 years.  He worked for Cardinal Concrete for the last 13 years as a devoted employee and loved his work family, as he would say, "My Amigos."  Michael accepted Christ at an early age and remained faithful.  He was a member of the Church of Christ @ Sylvania Heights in Fort Walton Beach, FL,  where he faithfully worked in the congregation and the Sylvania Heights community.  Michael never met a stranger, and if he could help you he would.  He was one of the key people who started the Soup Kitchen Church of Christ @ Sylvania Heights.

Michael was a faithful and loyal man.  He met his beautiful wife, Shaneeka in May 2003 and married her in two months.  They were inseparable until God called him home.  Michael had four children that he loved dearly.  He raised his children in the church and was always active in their lives.  Michael loved his family and friends and enjoyed hosting his family reunions.  He was truly a family man, and he will be sorely missed.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years, Shaneeka Tene' Turner.  He leaves to cherish his memories by his sons, Michael Benjamin Turner, Jr. and Micha Amari Turner; daughters, Michaela Amaria Turner and Michaya Amara Turner; brothers, William Lee Turner, Jr. and Mark (Jervonda) Turner; sisters, Terry Youngblood and Kimberly (Anthony) Quarles; granddaughter, Kiana Jane Turner; mother-in-love, Evella L. Simmons; brother-in-love, Anthony L. Smith.  A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and two adopted sons, Trevonte Tremond Peterson and Christopher Shawn Anthony Davis, II; and godson, Christopher Shawn Anthony Davis, III.

Michael will be forever remembered for his fun, loving personality, strength, and loyalty to his family and friends.