Sheldon Wells Turner

April 9, 2025

CHARLOTTE – Sheldon Wells Turner, 40, of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 8, 2025. Born in Charlotte on February 20th, 1985, Sheldon graduated from Episcopal High School in 2003 and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in 2013. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2005 and, upon completion of basic training at Parris Island, was assigned to the Marine Corp Air Station in Beaufort, SC, where he proudly provided support for Marine Aircraft Group - 31. As part of his service, Sheldon spent a year in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal in 2009 and was Vice President, within the Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking Operations group.  Sheldon was an avid reader and enjoyed exploring the outdoors, connecting with friends, volunteering, traveling, music and spending time with his nephew. 

Sheldon is survived by his parents, Karen White, Mark Turner and Donna Bell, his sister, Ellery Turner, his nephew, Jack Wilkins, his half-siblings, Travis and Maxine Turner, many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins and a best friend, his dog Stevie. Sheldon will be remembered for his beautiful blue eyes, a brilliant mind, his playful spirit, a generous and giving nature and his unmistakable laugh. Sheldon had a soft spot for the underdog and a unique ability to look past the surface and connect with people regardless of how they presented. May we all honor Sheldon by keeping open hearts, having open minds, generously giving second chances and being kind to each other.
 
Sheldon cared little for formalities and to honor that, the family invites any who wish to celebrate Sheldon to come as you are and join them at a memorial service and reception on Wednesday, May 14th 2pm at St. Vincent De Paul Church - 6828 Old Reid Road in Charlotte. 
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation in Sheldon's memory to Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center (anuvia.org).
 

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Louise Davis Genetti

    Happy Birthday, Sheldon.

    I still remember your 106.5 The End t-shirt and how serious you were about your music — Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Sublime, Nirvana. I think you had all their shirts. You were always tapping your pencils and knuckles to some beat only you could hear, moving as fast as your Airwalks would carry you across the playground at Myers Park Elementary.

    When I think of you, I see that young boy — full of rhythm, energy, and feeling. That’s how you’ve stayed in my memory all these years.

    On your birthday, I’m holding your family close in my thoughts. I hope they feel how deeply you are remembered — for the tunes you carried, the movement you lived for, and the depth of feeling you carried even as a young boy. You are not forgotten. You are remembered with affection and kindness.

    With love and kindred spirit,
    Louise Genetti (formerly Louise Davis)

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  • Cindy Moran

    My heart breaks for Sheldon’s family, I’m so sorry. Sheldon was a good friend to me and to many. He had a depth and intensity and life force that seemed destined to go on much longer but the ways he helped me and many others will continue to ripple through the world for decades to come.

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  • Chip Venters

    So sorry to hear this. He was the first of the wave of children that our crowd birthed in the day, and all of us loved him.

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  • Terry and Jim Huntley

    Dear Karen and Family,
    We were heartbroken to hear about Seldon's passing. It's hard to imagine the pain you must be feeling, and we want you to know how deeply sorry we are for your loss.

    Seldon was one of Lane's closest friends and a favorite of ours as well. We will never forget the fun and energy he brought to our family vacations and Christmas Eve gatherings. He left us far too soon, and the world will truly miss his kindness, creativity, and spontaneity.

    Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We're here for you—whether you need anything at all or simply someone to talk to.

    With all our sympathy,
    Terry and Jim Huntley

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