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William Taft Obituary
Mr. William Howard Taft, age 91, of Albertville, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Marshall Medical Center South.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 2:00pm in the chapel of McRae Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Memory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Taft was born in Alabama on March 24, 1934, to Henry & LouElla Lauderdale Taft
Mr. Taft is survived by his Sister: Kimberly Longstaff of Florida. Sisters-in-Law: Gaynell Taft of Albertville, Cherylene Taft of Attalla. A host of Nieces & Nephews. Special friends of the Albertville Public Library.
Mr. Taft was preceded in death by his Parents: Henry & LouElla Taft. Brothers: Dean Taft, Johnny Taft, Harry Hughdon Taft, Garry Ray Taft and Mickey Taft. Still born twin Brother,
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
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99 Glenda Dr, Boaz, AL 35957
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