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Douglas Dean Taylor, 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Doug was born in Muncie on November 27, 1950, to Vernon and Virginia (Long) Taylor. He was a graduate of Delta High School and served his country in the US Army.
Doug along with his brother Chris owned and operated Taylor & Taylor Trucking in Eaton for over 40 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Doug loved participating in and preparing for truck-pulls and enjoyed the yearly Taylor family reunions.
He is survived by his son, Darren Taylor (Courtney); four grandchildren: Peyton, Lainey, Alexis and Jordan; great-grandchildren: Eleanor, Annie, and Conrad; three brothers: Noel Taylor (Vicky), John Taylor, and Chris Taylor; four sisters: Betty Shaffer, Lavinia Slaven, Leah Taylor, and Jackie Jones as well as several nieces and nephews.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dawn, daughter, Dayna Miles, two brothers, Robert Taylor and Todd Taylor and his sister, Kathy Abston.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will follow at Eaton Union Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.
For online condolences, visit PitmanRichman.com.
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Lois Hotmire Turner
June 8, 2025
How I remember Doug from years ago, the Good Ole Years. He was a competent employee and friend for many years with Norman Hotmire. He kept Norman going for many years as a truck driver for Taylor and Taylor Trucking. Peace be with his family. I loved him like a son and my daughters remember him with great respect. RIP Doug, you will be remembered and missed. I will watch for the semi (Yellow) Taylor and Taylor Trucking and always wave, no matter who is driving the rig. Lois Hotmire Turner
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