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William T. (Bill) Taylor
December 7, 2014
William T. (Bill) Taylor, 89, patriarch of the Taylor family, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, December 5, 2014, in Molino.
Bill was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and a graduate of Tate High School. He served in the Pacific during World War II and he proudly visited Washington DC as part of the Honor Flight in 2011.
Bill retired from St. Regis/Champion/International Paper and was awarded the prestigious Jim Robinson Award in 1985 for his leadership abilities. He was a two time Past Master of West Florida Lodge 210 and a member of the Scottish Rite.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A. J. and Addie Taylor; his siblings, Lottie Taylor Gilley, Melissa Taylor Draden, Edna Taylor Smith, Ruth Taylor Golightly, Elle Mae Taylor King, A. J. Jack Taylor, and Brooks Taylor; and a grandson, Chad Williamson.
Bill leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Edna Taylor; his children, Debbie (Bill) Terry, Cindy (Dink) Kennedy, Jackie (Gene) Milstid, Terry (Pat) Monahan, William (Billy) (Dalia) Taylor, Jr., and Ronnie (Teresa) Williamson; and his best friend and fishing buddy, Peter Hensel. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful grandfather, and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be the evening of Monday, December 8, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Services will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at 2 p.m., with the Reverends Jimmy Cook, Ed Cotton, and Jack Taylor, Jr. officiating.
Graveside service with military honors will follow the service at Crabtree Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Larry King, Alan King, Gerald Taylor, Chris Golightly, Dick Joiner, and Troy Booker.
Memorials can be made in his honor to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 50th Anniversary Celebration or Covenant Hospice.
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