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LCDR Brent Wrenn Taylor USN (Ret), 88, of Saint Simons Island, passed away in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 3, 2024. Born on March 5, 1936, he dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his community.
Brent was a devoted husband to Christina Flinn Taylor; and a loving father to Jeffrey Brent Taylor (Lisa Marie), Gregory Lancaster Taylor (Barbee), Mark Highland (Amy), and Mary Elisabeth Rhodes (Stephen). He was a proud grandfather to Harrison Anderson, Emma Taylor, Emma Rhodes, Lucius Highland and Flinn Highland; and proud great-grandfather to Luna Jane Anderson. Brent was preceded in death by his parents, RADM Ford Newton Taylor and Mary Natika Taylor; his sister, Sally Taylor Rush; his brother, Richard Ford Taylor; his first wife, Betty Ann Lancaster Taylor; and his grandson, Ethan Taylor.
Born into a Navy family in Coronado, California, Brent enjoyed his childhood as a Navy junior, living at duty stations from Hawaii to French Morocco. The stories he told about his youthful adventures were a constant source of entertainment for friends and family.
Educated at The International School in Geneva, Switzerland, and Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland, Brent went on to follow in his father's footsteps and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. While at the Naval Academy he enjoyed playing lacrosse and singing with the Glee Club.
His first Naval assignment was as an ensign aboard the destroyer USS Picking that one day found itself docked next to a submarine in Long Beach, California. The young ensign accepted an invitation to tour the sub and decided then and there he wanted to be a submariner. He graduated with the 111th Officers Class of the U.S. Naval Submarine School in 1960 and served in various capacities with the United States Submarine Force from 1960 to 1978, with deployments on the USS Darter, USS Stonewall Jackson and the USS Chivo. As a submarine advisor for NATO, Brent and his family enjoyed his final assignment in London, England. He retired from the Navy in 1978.
Following his naval career, Brent had a second, 20-year career with Raytheon and then Raytheon General Electric as Manager for the Fleet and Site Engineering Group, specializing in electronic submarine weapons systems.
Brent's civic-minded nature was reflected in his active participation in his community. He served as the treasurer for the Honor Flight of Coastal Georgia; he gave tours of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse dressed as a lighthouse keeper. He was president of the St. Simons Island chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution where you would often find him dressed up as King George III and talking to local school children about the unique history of the area. He adopted a section of King's Way and later Ocean Boulevard through St. Simons Island and picked up trash along those stretches of road for as long as he could. As Brent said, "I like being engaged and I like leaving things better than when I found them."
The Veterans Council of the Golden Isles awarded Brent its 2016 American Patriot of the Year Award. Active in the Veterans Council, he belonged to American Legion Post 166 on St. Simons Island and promoted patriotic educational opportunities through his membership in the Marshes of Glynn Sons of the American Revolution.
He and Chris also enjoyed the unique community of Chautauqua, New York, where they would often go in the summers for adult education, relaxation, lectures and music. Brent was also very active in the Episcopal Church community in St Simons Island.
Brent will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined. His legacy of service, both in his professional and personal life, will continue to inspire those who knew him.
Donations can be made in Brent's name to the St. Simons Island Land Trust (https://sslt.org/).
Family-placed obituary
The Brunswick News, January 29, 2025
LCDR Brent Wrenn Taylor USN (Ret), 88, of Saint Simons Island, passed away in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 3, 2024. Born on March 5, 1936, he dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his community.
Brent was a devoted husband to Christina Flinn Taylor; and a loving father to Jeffrey Brent Taylor (Lisa Marie), Gregory Lancaster Taylor (Barbee), Mark Highland (Amy), and Mary Elisabeth Rhodes (Stephen). He was a proud grandfather to Harrison Anderson, Emma Taylor, Emma Rhodes, Lucius Highland and Flinn Highland; and proud great-grandfather to Luna Jane Anderson. Brent was preceded in death by his parents, RADM Ford Newton Taylor and Mary Natika Taylor; his sister, Sally Taylor Rush; his brother, Richard Ford Taylor; his first wife, Betty Ann Lancaster Taylor; and his grandson, Ethan Taylor.
Born into a Navy family in Coronado, California, Brent enjoyed his childhood as a Navy junior, living at duty stations from Hawaii to French Morocco. The stories he told about his youthful adventures were a constant source of entertainment for friends and family.
Educated at The International School in Geneva, Switzerland, and Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland, Brent went on to follow in his father's footsteps and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. While at the Naval Academy he enjoyed playing lacrosse and singing with the Glee Club.
His first Naval assignment was as an ensign aboard the destroyer USS Picking that one day found itself docked next to a submarine in Long Beach, California. The young ensign accepted an invitation to tour the sub and decided then and there he wanted to be a submariner. He graduated with the 111th Officers Class of the U.S. Naval Submarine School in 1960 and served in various capacities with the United States Submarine Force from 1960 to 1978, with deployments on the USS Darter, USS Stonewall Jackson and the USS Chivo. As a submarine advisor for NATO, Brent and his family enjoyed his final assignment in London, England. He retired from the Navy in 1978.
Following his naval career, Brent had a second, 20-year career with Raytheon and then Raytheon General Electric as Manager for the Fleet and Site Engineering Group, specializing in electronic submarine weapons systems.
Brent's civic-minded nature was reflected in his active participation in his community. He served as the treasurer for the Honor Flight of Coastal Georgia; he gave tours of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse dressed as a lighthouse keeper. He was president of the St. Simons Island chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution where you would often find him dressed up as King George III and talking to local school children about the unique history of the area. He adopted a section of King's Way and later Ocean Boulevard through St. Simons Island and picked up trash along those stretches of road for as long as he could. As Brent said, "I like being engaged and I like leaving things better than when I found them."
The Veterans Council of the Golden Isles awarded Brent its 2016 American Patriot of the Year Award. Active in the Veterans Council, he belonged to American Legion Post 166 on St. Simons Island and promoted patriotic educational opportunities through his membership in the Marshes of Glynn Sons of the American Revolution.
He and Chris also enjoyed the unique community of Chautauqua, New York, where they would often go in the summers for adult education, relaxation, lectures and music. Brent was also very active in the Episcopal Church community in St Simons Island.
Brent will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined. His legacy of service, both in his professional and personal life, will continue to inspire those who knew him.
Donations can be made in Brent's name to the St. Simons Island Land Trust (https://sslt.org/).
Family-placed obituary
The Brunswick News, January 29, 2025
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Published by The Brunswick News on Feb. 1, 2025.
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