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Joseph Taylor Obituary
Athens
Joseph Eugene Taylor, Jr., 69, of Athens, Michigan, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on January 4, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Joseph Eugene Taylor, Sr. and Cecilia Daisy Pamptopee. His father was a St. Croix Chippewa Indian and his mother was a Huron Potawatomi Indian. Joe graduated from Athens High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Joe was a proud member of the Huron Band of the Potawatomi and the Huron Potawatomi Veterans Society.
Surviving are his five children, Anthony of Dowagiac, Thomas of Athens, Melissa of Athens, Phillip of Battle Creek and Randee of Athens; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandson; a brother, Douglas of Mendon; a sister, Wanda of Webster, Wisconsin; many cousins.
Visitation will be 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Tribal Community Center, 2221 1&1/2 Mile Road, Fulton, Michigan 49052. Funeral services 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Tribal Community Center with George Martin officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at the Indian Mission Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Huron Potawatomi Veterans. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Taylor
Jim Doolittle
December 29, 2023
You may have left me here. But Im shall never forget the time we had here. See you later my friend.
Paul Mackety
January 4, 2016
Growing up on the Rez, Joe was the envy of the kids on the rez. He had the coolest guns and all we had were limbs broken off to look like guns. Funny, true story, nobody wanted to be Indian because we all had a chance to share Joe's guns as cowboys. Joe is in God's hands now, condolences to all his children.
Jim Doolittle
January 4, 2016
You were a great friend Joe, I'll see you later.
Elizabeth Woods,Bieber
January 4, 2016
RIP Joe
Ann Barnebee Peck
January 4, 2016
Many memories of Joe during our school days and his kindness, manners, spirit and friendship. You have been thought of often and will remain in our thoughts today. Thinking of your children and family during this difficult time. Classmate, Ann Barnebee Peck. Athens Class of 1964
Shirley (Spoor) DiPietro
January 3, 2016
So sorry to learn about Joe. I have many good memories of him from our years at Athens High school. My thoughts and prayers are with the gamily.
Nancy Faul
January 3, 2016
Soar into the presence of God for all pain and sorrow are no more.
Marcie Telfer
January 3, 2016
One of my strongest memories about Joe was when we were in the second grade. We had not started to learn cursive writing yet; but we were to go into the third grade classroom to watch a filmstrip.The Third Grade Room had the cursive alphabet posted all along the blackboard. Our teacher "warned" us ahead of time to NOT look at the cursive alphabet because we were not ready to learn that yet. Well Joe did not listen, and he perfectly copied the whole alphabet secretly while we were in the room. Obviously, he WAS READY TO LEARN IT. He was very artistic, and very capable of writing cursive. Of course, he got in trouble for doing what he did. Years later, when I became a teacher, I never forgot the lesson--no child should be punished for doing something they were capable of, even if it was before the rest of the class was ready. For over 60 years, I have felt sad that Joe got in trouble for using his talent instead of being encouraged. I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was very quiet, but always so kind to everyone. Prayers for peace for Joe, and for comfort for his family.
Michael Pugh
January 3, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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