Michael C. Taylor, 72, of Coldwater, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
A memorial service will be held Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Lockwood Community Church with Pastor Shayne Looper officiating. A burial of ashes will follow the service at Card Cemetery in Coldwater, MI.
The family will receive guests for visitation Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater and again Monday, September 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Lockwood Community Church.
Mike was born March 16, 1950 in Coldwater, MI to Morris & Shirley (Smith) Taylor. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1967 and barber school in 1969.
Mike married Audrey Schooley on July 10, 1976 in Kalamazoo and she survives.
Mr. Taylor led a varied career where he owned and operated his family farm for many years. He worked at Eagle Printing in Coldwater for 15 years and he also spent a portion of his working career as a barber. Ultimately, Michael retired in 2012 from McLatcher Heating and Air in Angola, IN after 13 years.
Mike valued the concept of hard work but he was also a comical and loving man that found many joys in life. He enjoyed cutting wood, playing corn hole, and working the gates with Audrey for the Branch County Fair and car shows. Mike was a member of the Lockwood Community Church and always looked forward to his trips to the Gospel Barn with Audrey to share in song and fellowship.
But above all, Mike’s greatest passion was his family. There was nothing more that he loved than to just spend time with his loved ones especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. The grandchildren’s sporting events were always a favorite of he and Audrey’s; he will not only be missed as their biggest fan, but as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to so many.
In addition to his wife Audrey, Mike is survived by his children Margaret (Troy) Setser of Coldwater, Michelle (Kip) Burkhardt of Bronson, Michael (Marisha) Taylor of Coldwater; his brothers Morris (Marlise) Taylor of Coldwater, Mark (Dot) Taylor of Quincy; his grandchildren Ashley (Carson) Yanke, Sara Setser, Bailey (Samuel) Peterson, Miah Taylor, Coley Burkhardt, Cohen Taylor; his great grandchildren Hunter Setser, Laiken Peterson and his loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorials may be directed to Lockwood Community Church or the Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan 1800 Henson Ave. Kalamazoo, MI.
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