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Carl Wilson Taylor, 89, of Lakeview, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
Born on March 8, 1927, on the family farm in Stokes Township in Logan County, he was a son of the late Harry W. and Clara McCormick Taylor. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kendra Green, and six sisters, Virtie Harford, Ruth Zimmerman, Marie Hites, Betty Snapp, Irene Oakley and Lena Harford.
On Aug. 25, 1948, he married the former Wanda Neal in Covington, Ky., and she survives along with their four children, Leonard (Karen) Taylor of Huntsville, Harry (Sue) Taylor of Lakeview, Doris (Walter) Smith of Lima and Rodney (Nancy) Taylor of Russells Point; 11 grandchildren, Jan (Ken Hickman) Losh, Len (Katy) Taylor, Trenton (Amber) Green, Tonya (Kirby) Taylor, Misty (Lou) Ross, Miranda (Brian) Dietz, Wade (Tina) Smith, Jamie (Phil) Baldauf, Josh (Mikayla) Taylor, Kalie Taylor and Sheldon Taylor, 20 great-grandchildren, Brooke, Carlie, Skyler, Makenzie, Brandan, Andrew, Addilynn, Kayla, Kierstin, DJ, Gage, Jordan, Jordyn, Airie, Lucas, Emma, Tyler, Tanner, Tracen and Hannah; one great-great grandchildren, Taylor; a sister, Wilma Buffenbarger of Waynesfield; a sister-in-law, Wilma Neal; and several nieces and nephews.
Carl was a lifelong farmer, carpenter and “Jack of All Trades.” He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army and a life member of Roundhead VFW. Carl enjoyed gardening, fishing and caring for his apple orchard. His greatest love in his life was his wife, Wanda, of 68 years and his family.
Funeral services begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept.r 15, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview, where visitation is fomn 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. Burial is in Walnut Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard.
Express condolences at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.