Wade Henry Turner's Obituary
Wade Henry Turner, 88, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by family.
Wade was born on December 9, 1937, to Ila Hassell Turner and Henry Clyde Turner of New London. Wade attended New London School and was instrumental in creating reunion opportunities to keep his classmates together.
Wade was married for 59 years to Brenda Holt Huneycutt, of New London, NC. During their marriage, Wade worked for BRS, Inc. in various places in both North Carolina and South Carolina building the water and sewer pipelines of the infrastructure we rely on today. Wade was a master woodworker, and examples of his craft can be seen in many homes in Stanly County.
Wade is survived by his wife of 6 years, Loretta Burleson Turner, of the home, son Kelly Turner (Fred) of Matthews, daughter Leslie Eudy (Greg) of North Myrtle Beach, and son David Turner (Sandy) of Albemarle, grandchildren Bradley, Ryan (Regan), Suzie (Daniel), and Caroline, and one great granddaughter Ila, and sister Annette Turner Eads of Bristol, VA.
Wade was preceded in death by his parents Ila Hassell Turner and Henry Clyde Turner, and his loving wife, Brenda Holt Huneycutt Turner.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Cochran and Pastor David Franks officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 pm until 12:45 pm prior to the service. There will be a private burial at a later date.
Special thanks are extended to Lisa Starnes of Tillery Compassionate Care for her excellent care.
Memorials may be sent to Bethany United Methodist Church, 2411 US Hwy 52 North, Albemarle, NC 28001, or Tillery Compassionate Care, 960 North First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001, or to the organization of the donor’s choice.
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