At the dawn of the day on Thursday. June 15, 2023. God looked around his garden und found an empty place and as he looked around, he saw our loved one and dear friend Cyrus Edward

"Speedy" Turner, Sr.'s tired face. Gently: he put his arms around him and lifted him to sweet rest.

Speedy: as he was affectionately called, was born March 4,1957 to Mr. and Mrs. James (Mary Edward Turner , Jr. in Jackson, MS He was the fourth of seven children and their only son.

Because of his strong religious upbringing. Speedy accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. Matthew Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. W.M MeQuirter. He was active in the Sunday School, sang in the youth choir and in his later years, he was an active member of the male choir. He was also a member of the Brotherhood. He served in each capacity with reverence and he was fulfilled knowing he had helped someone by doing so.

Speed received his early education in the Jackson Public School District and graduated from Callaway High School in 1975. While at Callaway, he excelled in both football and baseball and was selected to play on the first Mississippi High School All-Star team representing the Southern Division of the State. He was named the most valuable player. He was also the first African American to play with the American Legion Baseball which provided young men an opportunit to develop their skills.

Becanse of his athleticism and being an accomplished baseball player, he received a full baseball scholarship to attend Alcorn State University where he continued to receive outstanding awards. He received his degree from Alcorn in 1979 and immediately began to work for the Mississippi State Hospital as a recreational and rehabilitation therapist. He worked at the State Hospital and the Hudspeth Center for more than twenty years. After changing careers, Speedy began to work for his father to learn a new trade of being a brick mason, in addition to, doing lawns and landscaping. He also worked at Gafyers Department Store in men's clothing. He never shred away from hard work and enjoyed doing it. As his health began to fail, he put away his tools and picked up his fishing rods and spent quiet and enjoyable days at the Reservoir and The Reunion with Tomeka.

Cyrus has hit his last ball and has now been declared sajely home to meer his maternal and paternal grandparents and his sister, Carnice, who precedes him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. James (Mary) Edward Turner . Jr.; six children, Cyrus Devon Turner , Keiveontta Monterrio Turner , Cyrus Edward Turner , Jr. Lannie Mary Turner, Priscilla Nicole Johnson and Deanna Marie Smith; one grand-son Keishon Turner , ; six sisters, Ernestine Carreker, Connie Turner ,Cassandra (Keith) Ransom, Cathy Turner Harris, Celeste Turner and Collette Smith; four nieces, Christie Griffin Jackson, Sheronda Brown, Judy Levert and Pamela Carreker: five nephews, LIC Lamarcus D. Griffin, Shederick Harris.

Kenneth Harris. Keith Eric Ransom and Christopher Chisholm; a very special friend. Tomeka A.

Glover; god son, Juri Glover: god brother, Tony Davis; god sisters, Leticia Crawford, Betty Grant and Doristene Davis; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.