After tragedy, turkey to receive moment of silence

The cranky turkey that terrorized some people in Lambs will be honoured on Sunday with a moment of silence at the church he frequented.

The Rev. James Huff, pastor of Lambs United Methodist Church, said the church will have a moment of silence for the wild turkey, which attended every service and would greet people as they arrived.

"He would kind of wait for me to come in," Huff said. "He knew when I got there. Service was about to begin, and then he would sit on one lady's car until we were done."

Area residents said the turkey died Friday morning after it was hit by a car on Cove Road, south of the church.

The bird quickly became known for its distinct personality and fearless attitude. Some people said it would show up like clockwork each morning at the community's bus stop, where it would chase children.

Others enjoyed watching the bird strut down the middle of Cove Road, trying to impress a group of female turkeys.