Basil E. Taylor, 83, of Quincy, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home.
Funeral services for Basil Taylor will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Quincy with Pastor David Holt officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of service at the funeral home.
He was born December 1, 1936 in Quincy to Marvin and Hazel (Richardson) Taylor.
Basil graduated from Coldwater High School. He was employed at the Coldwater Regional Center, however his true passion was farming. He also loved the outdoors, riding Harley’s and even building his own motorcycle tricycles. Basil had a giving heart and always volunteered to help friends in need. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard.
Survivors include three children, Kristine (Scott) Inman, Ken (Tonia) Taylor and Kelly (Tina) Taylor; grandchildren, Tai, Jeremy, Jessica, Luke, Zack, Amanda, Coutney, Cassie and Alex; 10 great-grandchildren; long-time companion, Johanna Ferguson-Hippensteel; and best friend, Jim Snyder.
Basil was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Promedica Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
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