William Turnier

William “Bill” Lambert Turnier, 57, of Madisonville, KY passed away, Monday January 5, 2026, in Hanson, KY.
He was born on December 2, 1968 in Tulsa, OK to the late Lambert “Bert” Joseph Turnier and Carol Ann Eppard Turnier.
Bill worked as a truck driver for Ware Trucking, working for Doyle Ware for over 25 years. He was a gentle giant who loved his family very much. He enjoyed 80’s music, Star Trek, and being a grillmaster.
He is survived by his daughters, Christina Turnier of Madisonville and Mallie Turnier of Madisonville; granddaughter, MaLeah McReynolds, aka Papa’s “Tinker,”; sister, Angie (Monty) Crawford of Gallatin, TN; brothers, Ron (Mollie) Turnier of Louisville, KY and Steve (Abby) Turnier of Louisville; son-in-love, Labryan Horne of Highland Heights, KY best friend, Connie Harralson of Madisonville; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 9, 2026, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home – Madisonville Chapel with Jeff Calhoun officiating.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time Friday at the funeral home.
To honor Bill’s laid back personality, the family asks that you come casual and sporting your favorite band attire.