William "Bishop" Turner

William Marvin Turner, affectionately known throughout his
community as “Bishop,” was born on April 3, 1949, in Cincinnati,
Ohio, to Willie Matt Nathaniel Turner and Elizabeth Augustine Beatty
Turner. He passed away November 2, 2026, aged 77, leaving family
and friends with memories to cherish and a life to honor.
William attended Samuel Ach Junior High School in Cincinnati. He
later continued his education at Opportunities Industrialization Center
(OIC), a trade school.
He loved watching professional boxing, following the action and skill
that made each match its own story. Chess held an equally special
place in his life. His love for the game was so
well known that people in his community called him “Bishop.” The
nickname became a familiar and lasting part of who he was to those
around him.
William was the father of eight children, each with a place in his life and
in the story his family carries forward. Today, they join his brothers,
extended family, and friends in remembering him with love.
As we honor William, we remember the interests that brought him
enjoyment and the connections that made his life uniquely his. A
boxing match, a chessboard, or simply hearing the name “Bishop” will
offer a way to pause, remember, and speak of him again.
His life will continue to be remembered in family stories, in the
community that knew him, and in the hearts of those who loved him