David Taylor

David Alonzo Taylor, age 88, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 in Muncie, Indiana.
David was born May 3, 1936, in Knox Township, Jay County, the son of Wilbur and Dortha (Lefevere) Taylor. He graduated from Pennville High School in 1954 and married Hazel Chadwick on July 9, 1959. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served from 1959-1961.
David farmed in his youth and retired from 3M in Hartford City. He was a member of Union Chapel Church and Gideons International. David enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include:
His wife of 65 years: Hazel Taylor – Pennville, Indiana
Children: David Alan Taylor (wife Melissa) – Portland, Indiana
Stephanie Penrod – Montpelier, Indiana
5 grandchildren: Caitlin Spradlin, Megan Price, Wil Taylor, Justin Penrod and Breanna Penrod.
6 great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Dortha Taylor and siblings, Edward Taylor, June Bedwell and Delores Kellogg.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-8 p.m. and 10 – 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pastor David Cassity will officiate and burial will follow at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #211 of Portland.
Memorials may be directed towards Gideons International.
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