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1940
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2023
Kent Taylor Obituary
He is survived by his children: Andrea (Roger) Jones, Kent (Pam) Taylor, and Son-in-Law Keith Umlauf. Loving Grandchildren: Taylor (Kristen Metzger) Jones, Trevor (Katie) Jones, Ashley (Myles) Basso; Austin, Olivia, Graham Umlauf; Kyan and Caden Taylor, and Great Grandchildren: Aubrey and Harper Basso, Colson and Chandler Jones. Sister: Judy (Dennis) Brown and Brother: Jon (Sarah) Taylor. Also, Don and Virginia Rector, Randall and Diane Stooksbury, Nancy and David Greener, Jeffrey and Kami Stooksbury. Numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Kent was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret (nee Stooksbury), Children: Cynthia Umlauf, Jason Taylor, and Grandson Griffin Taylor. Also preceded by his parents Harriet Biehl and John Taylor, Grandparents Frederick and Anna Stelling, Mother-in-law and father-in-law Christine and Rush Stooksbury. In-laws: Patricia and James Jandura, Russ and Wilma Gullickson. Nephews: Matthew, David, Russell, and Ryan Brown.
Kent was a loving, honest, and generous man who cherished his family. He spent his free time teaching his baseball skills to his kids and grandkids. His sense of humor was displayed throughout his life. He enjoyed family cruises, talking politics, church on Sundays followed by lunch & football or pizza night. He could be found at his kids and grandkids sports activities or controlling the TV remote!
A short graveside service led by Pastor Donald Rector will be held on Saturday, June 24th at 11 am at West Creek Cemetery, 20575 Calumet Avenue, Lowell, IN.
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Mary L Edmonds
June 20, 2023
Did some painting for family through the years such a great family
So sorry to hear about your loss
Stacey karras
June 19, 2023
I sure loved him he was kind and such a nice man I´m so sorry for your loss
Dick and Mary Beth Peach
June 19, 2023
We are sorry to hear of Kent's passing. Our sympathies to all the family.
Ron Topp
June 19, 2023
My deepest sympathies to the Kent Taylor family. My wife, Rose and I were so blessed to have him and his wife, Margaret in our Kinship group Bible Study. May our God bless all of you with His peace, comfort and strength through this time of loss.
Scott
June 19, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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