Forest R. Taylor

Forest R. Taylor, age 65, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his residence. Born October 1, 1950, in Erie, he was a son of the late Forest R. and Edith (Pastore) Taylor.

He graduated from Gannon University with a degree in Chemistry. Forest owned and operated Sno-White Dry Cleaners and the Doug and Rich Tux Shop, most recently located on West 26th St., from 1974 to 2002. For the last 14 years, he had been a quality inspector at Plastek.

Forest was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a hard working person who cherished his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed bowling, pool, golf, and bridge where he was a grandmaster. Forest's other enjoyments were going to the casino and watching movies.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Brown) Taylor whom he married in 1978; four children, Forest R. Taylor, III of Erie, Michelle Walker, husband Daniel, of Edinboro, Stephen Taylor of Fort Hood, Texas, and Matthew Taylor of Erie; two grandchildren, Ozmond and Adrienne Walker; and a sister, Kim Brezinski, husband Adam of Fairview.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th St., at Greengarden Blvd. Services will be held there on Monday at 11 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Girard Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.

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