Ronald L. Turner

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald L. Turner recently after a long illness.

Ronald Lindsay Turner was born in Georgia, the older son of Marie Lindsay and Donald Turner. He attended high school in Augusta where he played football and was an active participant in Young Life. He was a chemical engineering graduate of Georgia Tech where he was student body vice president, a member of several leadership honorary societies, the Rambling Reck Club, and ROTC. It was at Georgia Tech where he met his wife, Cecile.

Following his Vietnam era service in the US Army, the family moved to California where Ron earned his MBA from Stanford Business School.

During his career, he traveled to countries around the world, first as an employee of Air Products & Chemicals, then at Columbian Chemicals and Atlantic Hydrogen.

Ron was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown where he taught Sunday school third graders and served as a deacon and elder. He also helped found the US swimming club in the Parkland School District area now known as PAC. Additionally, he was involved with many charitable organizations including the American Heart Association and United Way.

He was an avid runner and completed multiple marathons including the New York City Marathon several times, the Marine Corps Marathon, and the Tampa Bay Marathon. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time at Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.

Ron was the epitome of a devoted father and was always available to support and encourage his children and was the kind of person who would not only encourage you to dream bigger but would help to make those dreams a reality.

His faith in and connection to God was so strong and it served as an unextinguishable light that lifted and led him throughout his life. He was a source of joy to many and was well-known for his warm, welcoming smile and his twinkling eyes. He loved telling jokes and was always open to new adventures and learning new ways of doing things. Ron was a gifted craftsman and carpenter, and everyone knew that there wasn't much he couldn't fix. He was a brilliant man, both intellectually and emotionally, and the most generous person you'd ever meet. Truly his life's joy was bringing joy to others.

He will be deeply missed but his legacy lives on with those who love him. He is survived by wife, Cecile, children, Chris, Leslie and Lindsay and families, brother, Richard and family, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Ron's life will be held May 21st at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Heart Association, Multiple Myeloma Association, or Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. (www.stephensfuneral.com)