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William Bartram Sturgill II
William Bartram Sturgill II
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William Sturgill II Obituary
William was born on January 10, 1983 in Lexington, Kentucky to Paul Jennings Sturgill and Tobey Stilz Sturgill. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Payton Sturgill, mother Tobey Sturgill, sisters Eloise (Matt) Wooden and Jennings (Patrick) McClure and brother Kenton (Lindsey) Sturgill, in addition to a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Sturgill and his grandparents, William and Eloise Sturgill and Robert and Mildred Stilz.
William was a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, where he was a member of the football team. He received his undergraduate degree from Hanover College, where he was a member of the football team, as well as, a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He went on to receive his MBA from Queens College in Charlotte, NC. William started his career in Lexington at Central Rock Mineral Company and went on to have an exciting and impactful career in motorsports. He served as a pit crew member for multiple NASCAR teams and held various roles within the business side of the sport. William eventually went on to be the Director of Motorsports for Axalta (Philadelphia, PA). He was later transferred to the Dallas, Texas area.
William was a man's man. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. None of these things compared to his love for his family. William was known for always stepping in to lend a helping hand, always listening and giving the greatest bear hugs. His family will forever be sharing memories and making new memories that honor him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Faith Chapel at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX at 10:00 in the morning for local family and friends. The Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. The family will receive visitors at 10:30 in the morning, followed by the service at 11:30 at Southland Christian Church Chapel, Building A on Harrodsburg Road in Nicholasville, KY.
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Marcia Shelton
May 20, 2024
My heart goes out to the family during this time of grief.
Nancy Meade
May 19, 2024
Tobey, Ellie, Jennings and Kenton,
Bill and I send you our deepest condolences and prayers that all the wonderful times with William will help carry you through the this difficult time.
God bless you and your family.
Bill & Nancy Meade
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Rose and Tom Gavenonis
May 16, 2024
Sending prayers and our deepest sympathy to the family.
Tina Morgan
May 7, 2024
This is hard to wrap my head around. Will, Double LL was a great guy who gave great bear hugs! When I was stranded at the hospital in Charlotte he was the one who came and picked me up at almost midnight! He will be greatly missed!
George Harris
May 7, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the family. William was a fine man.
Justin Swilling
May 5, 2024
I met William soon after entering the NASCAR industry through our mutual friend, Mike Laheta. William was one of the kindest, most welcoming, and friendliest faces in the garage. Each time you saw William he was always so positive, warm, and engaging. Wanting to know if/how he could help you. I´m so sorry to hear of his passing. While I didn´t know his family, they have my deepest sympathies and condolences.
Jim Pluhar
May 5, 2024
William and I worked at Axalta together. Every time I saw William he always had a great big smile on his face. I surly will miss that. I took customers to the Daytona 500 for several years. William always took such great care of us helping with logistics and hospitality. God bless Hillary and Peyton and may the lord watch over you in your time of Sarrow.
Wayne Lambert
May 5, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jody
May 3, 2024
Dinners with you and William were always great. The biggest memory I have is how you loved each other. A love that we all dream of. Prayers for you and Peyton and all your friends and family.
Dean Gill
May 3, 2024
I remember William introducing me to the OLine with The Dean-ooooo and big ol bear hug. Larger than life personality but still so down to earth. Always looking out for me even after our playing days were over. I miss you buddy!!
Jennifer Staton
May 1, 2024
I had the pleasure of working alongside William during his NASCAR days. WHAT A GUY! Always fun to be around, full of energy and had the deepest love for his beautiful family. William made things happen and I enjoyed every minute working with him.
Sending my deepest condolences to Hillary & Payton. May you have peace knowing that William is watching over you and showering you both with his everlasting joy and love.
- Jennifer Staton
Leslie Pickrell
May 1, 2024
My deepest sympathies to William's young family and all extended family. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.-Jason, Leslie, Jake, & Luke Pickrell
Tammy Jones
May 1, 2024
I don't have words to fully express just how sad and sorry I am to hear about your family's loss of William. Please know your family is in my prayers.
The Jones Family
Adam Milligan
April 30, 2024
While I was never lucky enough to meet William, I worked with Hillary and the way she lovingly spoke of William, I felt I knew him. My heart goes out to the entire family.
Leisa Peyton
April 30, 2024
Every time I saw William he was smiling. So glad I got to meet him.
Leisa Peyton
Al Saibini, Nevada Alpha '76
April 30, 2024
In coelo quies est.
Julie Pomerville
April 30, 2024
My deepest condolences to Bill's family. He is one of the nicest men I've ever known and it was an honor to work with him.
Megan Naylor
April 29, 2024
Will was an honorable man. I am lucky to have known him and grateful for the kindness he shared with me. I am profoundly sad but I am blessed knowing he will always hold a special place in my heart.
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