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William Taylor Obituary

William Taylor ALEXANDRIA - William Brockenbrough Taylor, 86, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was manager for the Army Corps of Engineers and NASA Apollo program. He was a founder of St. James' Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Aitcheson Taylor; his five children, William B. Taylor Jr. (Deborah), Anne Taylor Cregger Patterson (George), Paul Kenneth Taylor (Robin), Katharine Taylor, David Aitcheson Taylor (Lisa); his sister, Betsy Tazewell (John); 10 grandchildren, Dan, Zach, Jake, Sam, Chris, Mary Morgan, Max, Dana, Taylor and Ian. A visitation will be Saturday, April 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home Springfield, and a service will be Sunday, April 10, at 3 p.m. at St. James' Episcopal Church at Mount Vernon Alexandria. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. His family is deeply grateful for the friendship and skilled care of Joshua Elliott and his team, Tommy and Mohammed and a large loving family. Demaine Funeral Home, (703) 549-0074, www. demainefunerals.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 8, 2011.

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Stu and Norma Kilpatrick

April 10, 2011

Nancy,
Bill was a wonderful boss, a great mentor and a very true friend who will be missed by many. Norma and I have both you and your family in our prayers.

Bill Haas

April 8, 2011

I was privileged to work at Ft. Belvoir when Bill was as our Technical Director.

My condolences to his wife and family.

Chris Pegher

April 7, 2011

The cub scouts of pack 1503 send our deepest sympathies and our many thanks for all your support. May perpetual light shine upon you.

Chris Pegher
Cub master pack 1503

The Swartworths

April 5, 2011

Kathy,

May God's peace and grace surround you and your family at this time when words fail us. May He comfort all of you as only He can. Our hearts are with you.

Love,
Ginger, Melissa and Daniel Swartworth

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