Cecil Earl Taylor's Obituary
Mr. Cecil Earl Taylor passed from this life on Monday May 24, 2010 in Bentonville, Arkansas at the age of 83 years. Cecil was born January 24, 1927 in Commerce, Oklahoma to his parents William and Jeanne Hardin Taylor.
Cecil was a long distance truck driver by trade and has visited every state in the union. He has resided in Gentry Arkansas for the last 20 years. Cecil was a volunteer fire fighter and a member of the Civil Defense. He served his country in the United States Navy and Air Force during WWII. Cecil loved to tinker with his truck and enjoyed boating.
He is survived by his 5 Sons: Richard Taylor of Montana, Michael Taylor of Truman, MN., Stephen Taylor of Lavern, Oklahoma, Donald Taylor of Cinebar, Washington, Jeff Taylor of Billings, Montana, 5 Daughters: Linda Patrick of Idaho, Beverly Hill of Kansas City, Kansas, Mary Swanson of San Juan, Texas, Patricia Reid of Rogers, Arkansas, Barbara Browning of Kansas City, Kansas, 1 Brother: Bill Taylor of MN, 1 Sister: Juanita McDuffy of Springfield, Missouri, 30 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives longtime friends and neighbors.
Cecil is preceded in death by parents, wife: Betty Lou Taylor and 2 brothers.
Services will be at a later date. The family has chosen Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home with their services. Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.cooperalthousefuneralhome.
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