Nathan Ira "Pee Wee" Turner

In Loving Memory of Nathan "PeeWee" Turner

​Nathan “PeeWee” Turner, 78, of Warsaw, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his home. Born on April 29, 1947, in Duplin County to the late William Irvin Turner and Minnie Adell Whaley Turner. PeeWee was a staple in the Warsaw community, known for his steadfast work ethic, warmth he shared with all who crossed his path, and the love for DUKE basketball! As a longtime business owner, PeeWee was dedicated to serving his customers, treating them not just as clients, but as friends. When not working at his shop, he would often be found playing solitaire and waiting for the next customer until he retired. Once retired he enjoyed spending time with family. PeeWee’s heart was always open to those around him. As a proud business owner his shop was not just a place of work—it was a gathering spot where friendships were formed, and memories made. His legacy is woven into the fabric of his town, and his absence will be felt deeply by all who knew him.
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PeeWee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves behind his loving wife, Evelyn D. Turner; his sons, Christopher Page Turner (Leila) of Faison and Jeffrey Guy Turner of Asheville; his daughters, Charissa Wiggs Teachey (Doug) of Wallace and Brandi Michelle Campbell (Shannon Bostic) of Pink Hill; his sister, Elizabeth Turner Byrd (Archie) of Beulaville; as well as his cherished grandchildren: Joseph Teachey (Samantha), Logan Turner Sumner (Seth), Peyton Alexis Casteen (Jordan Thigpen), Brayden Michael Turner, Dillon Shane Teachey, Allie Grace Turner, Raegan Ellyse Campbell, Preston Drayke Campbell, Lily Brooke Foley, Macie Paige Turner, and Mila Noel Turner. His great-grandchildren, Aiden Teachey, Laycee Grace Teachey, Camden Teachey, Caleb Teachey, Kylie Teachey, Nixon Sumner, Declan Thigpen, and Revyn Sumner.

PeeWee was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Guy Turner, parents, William Irvin and Minnie Adell Whaley Turner and his brother, William Irvin “Guy” Turner Jr.

The family will receive friends during a visitation from 7:00-9:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Community Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Warsaw, with burial to follow at Devotional Gardens.

PeeWee’s love for his family, his work, and Duke basketball will never be forgotten. May his spirit rest in peace, and may his memory live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

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