William L. Taylor Sr. 1938-2021

William was born Jan. 31, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of Frederick L. and Vera Jones Taylor.

He was a truck driver for many years at JW Jones & Sons, Allstate and PIE.

William was an avid camper and camped for over 50 years at Shenango Lake. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, traveling and cruising, and loved spending time with his family.

He was a member of Four Mile Run Christian Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

William will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family: his wife, the former Ella Nicholson, whom he married Feb. 27, 1960; his children, Rick (Fran) Taylor Sr. of Austintown, David (Carol) Taylor, William (Toni) Taylor Jr. and Brenda (Bruce) Dripps, all of Hubbard; 43 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He also leaves his siblings, Richard (Laurie) Taylor of Austintown and Linda (Daryl) Oviatt of Southington.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William John Taylor; two great-grandsons; and a sister, JoAnn McCauley.

There will be services held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. Friends and family may call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Four Mile Run Christian Church, 701 N. Four Mile Run Road, Youngstown, OH 44515.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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