Hal Taylor Jr.

1941 - 2021

Taylor Jr., Hal
Dr. Hal Herbert Taylor Jr., age 79, of Dublin, died Saturday, July 31,2021. He was born in Canton, Ohio to Dr. Hal Herbert Taylor Sr. and Margaret Taylor (Roberts) on August 8,1941. Hal graduated from OSU's University High School, Hiram College, and OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation from vet school he practiced with his father at Westgate animal Hospital. Then, after his father retired, he started other veterinary hospitals. He founded Healthy Pets of Rome Hilliard, Brenlor, Wedgewood and Lewis Center. Also, he founded Vetcare of Delaware and of Gahanna. He was affiliated with the American Veterinary Medical Association, The American Animal Hospital Association and the Ohio Association of Veterinary Medicine. He was also a member of York Rite Masons, as well as a Shriner and Hiltop Kiwanis Club. He married his wife Nancy (Kistler)in June 1965.He was predeceased by his parents and his daughter Amy Jo. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sons, Chip (Dr. Hal H. Taylor III) and wife, Megan, his son, Dr. Brian M. Taylor and wife, Kristin; daughter, Carole Ann Baker; and seven grandchildren, Robert, Brooke and Brandon McPheron, Sadie and Natasha Baker and CJ (Hal Taylor IV) and Alexandra Taylor. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Taylor and sister-in-law, AmySue Taylor and nephews, Richard and Kip Taylor. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved boating, fishing, and working with miniature trains and was working on a train room at the time of his death. Family will receive friends 5-8pm Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7, 1-2:30pm at TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026. A funeral will follow calling hours Saturday at the funeral home at 2:30pm. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. The family wishes to thank his nurses from Maxim Healthcare John, Jo, Agnes ,Tracy and Ulrike for their kind and loving care……they would also like to thank his physical Therapist Rachel for the hope, encouragement, and progress which she provided him and also DR. Mark Taylor from COPC and his staff for their great care and nurses Biao and Renee at Ohio Health at home. For Further details contact Tidd Funeral Home. If one wishes, memorial contributions may be made to Pilot Dogs Inc, 625 West Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Condolences can be left at www.tiddfuneralservice.com