Eugene Taylor

Eugene Taylor, 85, passed away in Rannkin Medical Center in Brandon, Mississippi. He was born September 7, 1922, to the union of Hugh and Lou Emma Taylor in Florence, Mississippi, In June of 1943, Eugene was drafted into the United States Army. During W.W.II, he and his regiment were actively involved in the Invasion of France, where he received the EAMeto Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Award, After three years tour of duty in Europe which included Normandy, Ardennes and Rhineland, Eugene was given an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in January of 1946. Eugene moved to Toledo in 1946, attending Macomb Vocational High School. There he earned a diploma in Auto Body Mechanics. He was a member of the Union IA M. Local No. 42. He joined and was an active member of the Third Baptist Church in Toledo. In 1946, Eugene was united in holy matrimony to the late Alma Louise Catchings. To this union four children were born, one of whom preceded him in death (Debra Ann), as well as two brothers, Wilbert Lee and Maxine, lovingly called Michael. In 1988, Eugene retired after 46 years with Bob Reese and Kisler Ford. On November 14, 1993, Bro. Taylor reunited with the New Hope M. B. Church where he served as Deacon and worked faithfully in the church. Eugene leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Calvin; two daughters, Alma G. and Linda D. all of Toledo; brother, James Edward (Curtis Lee) Taylor; sisters, Sadie M. (Eddie) Ravon and Lou Emma Kirkland of Toledo; sisters-in-law, Deletha M. Taylor of Toledo, Anna Taylor of Marietta, GA, Atha Mae Shaw of Detroit MI, Susie Bobbitt of Buchanan, MI, Lee Gertha Phillips, Bernice Stone, Mary E. (W. G.) Hayes, Sandra D. Catchings of Francisco, CA; six grandchildren, Stacie (Anthony) Rhodes and Brandi Taylor of Atlanta, GA, Khary (Eboni) McCellan of Toledo, Casey Taylor of Columbus, OH, Jamal and Cam'Ron Taylor of Toledo, OH; six great- grandchildren, Noa, Nazhiere, Noland, Nova, Khary Jr., Kaleb; a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday 3 - 6 p.m. Dale - Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, wake services will be Saturday 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Third Baptist Church, Pastor Kevin J. Bedford Sr. officiant, interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com

Eugene Taylor

December 17, 2007