Rev. Alfred Turner

Alfred Turner was born to the union of Dock Turner and Hillary Doolittle in St. Louis, Missouri on April 18, 1928. He received his formal education within the St. Louis Pubic School System. Alfred accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. He was united with Shiloh Tabernacle Church, under the leadership of the late Reverend Dolly B. Barry where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. On November 3, 1972, Alfred united with Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend E.M. Kelly. He was a faithful member for forty-five years until his recent health challenges prohibited him from attending. He served as a Metropolitan Sunday School Teacher, served as an Usher on Usher Board #2 under President Grant, was an honorary member of EMK Mission Group, visited the sick and shut in members, sang with the Male Chorus on special occasions and was a long time member of the Wednesday Night Prayer Service. Alfred was publicly ordained as a minister under the leadership of the late Reverend Willie Wanzo. He loved Metropolitan and the members. He received recognition through out the years for his faithful service, in the form of plaques, certificates and gifts. In 1964, He enlisted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. On July 13, 1971, Alfred and Mae White were united in holy matrimony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was employed by Patrick Cudahy as a butcher for 38 1/2 years until his retirement. He worked as a custodian at Metropolitan Baptist Church for fifteen years. In his leisure, Alfred enjoyed fishing and gardening was his passion, it was his joy and way of relaxing. Reverend Alfred Turner departed this life on November 24,2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock and Hillary Turner; sisters, Helen Turner, Lillian Turner, Rena McMullen and Hillary Kemp; and brothers, Benjamin, Charles, Tray and Herman Turner. He leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife, Mae L Turner; sister, Delores Strong of Jacksonville, FL; nephews, Brain Strong of Jacksonville, FL and Wayne (Debra) Turner; godson, Adrian (Erica) Body; four grand godchildren of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Bertha White; niece, Denise White of Memphis, TN; brother-in-law, Jessie White of Milwaukee, WI; and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

Rev. Alfred Turner

April 18, 1928 - November 24, 2017