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Nile Taylor Obituary
Nile S. Taylor
Aug. 1, 1925 - Jan. 27, 2024
SAYBROOK - Nile S. Taylor, 98, of Saybrook, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Normal, IL.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery, Saybrook, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Saybrook American Legion.
Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home is in charge.
Nile was born August 1, 1925, a son of William and Hazel (Holt) Taylor. He married Ethel Burke June 30, 1946, in Saybrook, IL.
He is survived by two children: Randall (Sherri Corry) Taylor and Candace (Dave Deutsch) Thedens; grandchildren: Ryan (Patty Billingsley) Thedens and Lindsey (Bryan) Price; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Lauryn, Brooklyn, and Audrey Price.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother, Garth Taylor.
Nile was a US Navy WWII Veteran.
He worked with his family trucking business Taylor Transfer for many years before starting his own business, Taylor Backhoe Service, where he eventually retired.
In his free time Nile would travel with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed.
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Jeanine Schertz
February 5, 2024
Always enjoyed seeing Nile at the station. So Very sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. Mike and Jeanine Schertz
John and Chris Atherton
February 2, 2024
We are very appreciative to have had such a good friend and mentor in Nile. He and his family are truly special.
Thank you always-
John and Chris
Paulette lowery
January 31, 2024
Sorry for your loss prayers for the family. my grandfather knew him I.F. Embry... They loved but to farm from him when he lived in the farm outside saybrook
Patty and Russ Robbins
January 31, 2024
Prayers for Nile's family and friends, he was a great guy and one of Saybrook's finest residents, He has a gentle soul.
Claudia Bedel Chase
January 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He was a special man.
Becki and Dave Koch
January 30, 2024
While I was a youngster in Saybrook, I remember Nile as being a very nice, quiet man. He has had a very long fruitful life with his family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Offering heartfelt sympathy & comfort to the Taylor family.
Michael Porter
January 30, 2024
Prayers and condolences to the Taylor family. Nile was a great guy. He grew up with my dad,Carl. We were neighbors and friends . He will be greatly missed.
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