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R. TAYLOR Obituary
Sergeant R. Evans Taylor, age 28, was killed Friday, October 14, 2011 outside of Ft. Riley, KS from an apparent homicide. Evans was born in Ft. Leavenworth, KS into a military family and had last resided in Wheatfield, IN prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army as a Medic X-Ray Technician where he performed 7000 X-rays. He served two tours in Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom and was scheduled to out-process and return home to Wheatfield, IN to be with his five year old son, Riley Evans Taylor. Evans is survived by his son, Riley Evans Taylor; parents: LTC. (R) Allison and Richard Keeley; sister, Tiffany (Brandon) Graf; brothers: Alexander (Alisa) Taylor and Hans (Nicole) Taylor; grandmother, Armida Sharpin; nephews: Cody and Logan; nieces: Mara and Elise; and numerous friends and associates. Evans will receive full military escort by his friend SGT. Nick Zeilenga, the Patriot Guard, and the Freedom Riders. Evans lived an active life through his skateboarding, DJ Gumby, snowboarding, Summit Auto Racing, Bob Marley, man, all the pretty ladies and the puppies. Evans was a good man, father, son, soldier, and was a devoted son of Baby Jesus. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove Street, Wheatfield, IN. Services for SGT. R. Evans Taylor will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 12:00 (noon) at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, IN with family officiating. Per SGT. Taylor¹s wishes, cremation will take place. Here's to my brothers in Iraq, my homies back here and the ones no longer with us. I Love You R. - - Moms, Honey, and Bella Bean. Memorials and donations may be made to The Humane Society or your local animal shelter.
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Mom
January 1, 2024
I love you and Jesus shall see us brought together again
I carried your Bible to your final reading in Wheatfield
Darling Son I have survivors guilt because I was not there for you BUT I know so much and am ready thru my horrible grief to finally speak out Ugh
April Seno
October 28, 2011
Evans was a wonderful person who treated me like a friend from the moment we met. He will be missed :( My condolences to his family.
Gena M. Hendrix-Maze
October 23, 2011
Rest peacefully, Soldier-Boy. Your battle is over. Your victory has been won. In Gods loving arms forever more.
Heaven is shining down on us now, R!
Carl Bengston
October 22, 2011
Rest in Peace my friend,
for we are a Band of Brothers.
Carl R. Bengston,
8th Airborne Div.
Wheatfield, In.
Silvia Garza
October 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Taylor family's. May all of you feel the presence & the consolation of the Lord at this very difficult time. Thank you Evans for seving our country to defend our freedom. RIP til we see you again.
Jennifer
October 20, 2011
Evans was an amazing person and so full of life. Society has suffered a great loss as they don't make people like him very often. My deepest sympathy to Evans' family and friends. Thank you for your service to our country. May you at peace now.
Ashlee
October 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to this amazing family! Fly with the Angels, Evans! Thank you for honorably serving our country and fighting for our freedom! Rest in peace, and may your family have comfort knowing the honorable life you led!
Christine
October 20, 2011
My deepest and sincere condolences to this fine and honorable young man's family. May God rest this young man in His arms.
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