RICHARD TAYLOR

Richard Eugene Taylor, 87, of LaGrange, Mo., died March 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan home in Quincy, Ill. 

Richard was born on April 15, 1934, in Hannibal, Missouri the son of Ralph and Sara Belle (Finley) Taylor.

He was united in marriage to Karla M (Brown) Taylor on August 23, 1959 at the Oakwood Christian Church in Hannibal, Mo.

Survivors include his wife, Karla; two sons, Brian Taylor (Linda), Troy Taylor (Jami); two grandsons, Justin Taylor (Kayla), Logan Taylor; granddaughter, Emily Taylor; and great-granddaughter, Bristol Taylor; .

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Katherine James, and Gladys Sanders.

Richard graduated from Monroe City High School and went on to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. After his time in the Air Force he attended college at City College in San Francisco, Calif.

Professionally Richard worked as an Electronics Tech for Motorola and then later for Harris.

Richard was a member of the Mason’s. Richard loved life! He liked to fish, camp, bike, and boat, or anything that was outdoors. He also liked to go square dancing, and bowling. He was an inventor who loved to tinker enjoying time in his shop building bird houses. He was capable of inventing almost anything for broken down machinery or electrical items. Richard was also a 4-H leader.

Funeral services were held April 1, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. A visitation celebrating Richard’s life was held one hour prior to service. Pastor Tom Day officiated.

Pallbearers: Kent Brown, Mike Johnson, Keith Brown, Morgan Brown, Dan Taylor, Chris Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers: Justin Taylor, Logan Taylor, Jason Essig.

Burial was in the Grand View Burial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakwood Christian Church in lieu of flowers.

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Richard memorial page at www.grandviewfuneral.com