William Eulee Turner

William Eulee Turner, 87, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in North Carolina on Saturday, November 7, 2026. He was born in Stuart, Virginia, on January 30, 1939, to the late Beadie Light Turner and William English Turner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Christine Turner Hylton, and her husband, Winfred Hylton; and his brother, Larney Edward "LE" Turner, and his wife, Dorothy Turner.

William was a 1957 graduate of Stuart High School, now known as Patrick County High School, and a longtime and devoted member of First Baptist Church of Bassett, where he faithfully served on the baptismal committee. He had a lifelong love of bowling and continued to enjoy the sport for as long as his health permitted. His dedication and talent earned him the distinguished honor of being inducted into the Southern Piedmont USBC Hall of Fame. In his spare time, William also enjoyed water skiing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time along the oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, where he created many fond memories with his family and friends. Above all, he treasured his family and took great pride in being a loving husband and devoted father. His life was marked by his love for his family, his faith, and the many memories he created along the way.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 65 years, Helen Woods Turner; his daughter, Brenda Lee Turner; his brother, Ralph Burton Turner; his niece, Iris Hylton Bryant; his nephew, Jonathan Hylton; two great-nephews, Justin Hylton and William Hylton; three great-great-nieces, Heaven Hylton, Sophia Hylton, and Natalie Hylton; and one great-great-nephew, Elijah Hylton, all of Patrick County, Virginia.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Bassett. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Bassett, with Pastor Doug Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville.

In Lieu of flowers, and donations can be made to the church.

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Bassett Funeral Service is honored to serve the Turner family.