William G. Turnbull III

Bill was born in Summit, New Jersey, but spent most of his formative years in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Culver Military Academy, Park Tudor School, and Monmouth College, where he earned the nickname "Threads." After serving as a platoon leader in the U.S. Marine Corps, he received his MBA from Indiana University.

Bill and his brother Doug built a successful business in the employee recognition industry. Owning a business wasn't just about making money…Bill took great pride in giving those he worked with an opportunity to provide for their families. They sold the business in 2008 because the symptoms of his Parkinson's disease made it too difficult (as he explained) “to successfully juggle all the balls necessary to run a small business”.

Bill was an authority on the music he loved growing up, which he shared enthusiastically, despite a complete lack of musical or artistic talent himself (he would say). He spent many weekends on his sailboat, and traveled the world extensively. He remained a loyal fan of the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team through the good and bad years.

Bill was a champion for those on the margins, and a kind and willing mentor to anyone he could help. He coached soccer, volunteered with Big Brothers of Cincinnati, and helped out at the Parkinson Support and Wellness organization. He completely financed the college education of a young man he met on a mission trip to Cambodia, who found a career in engineering.

He is survived by his wife Sandy, two sons Will and Joel and three grandchildren Owen, Hope and Jonah who he dearly loved.

Bill spent his last day basking in the love and warmth of his family. True to his determined nature, he fought until the end and departed peacefully.

If you wish to donate in his memory please consider Parkinson Support and Wellness, 260 Stetson St., Suite 2300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, http://parkinsoncincinnati.org