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William B. Taylor

William B. Taylor, age 78 of Richwood, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Marion General Hospital.  He was born on July 27, 1930 in Richwood on the same property that he lived his whole life.  He was the son of the late Emory B. and Ada (Davis) Taylor. He was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church and was veteran of the U. S. Army.  A 1948 graduate of Richwood High School, he was a hard-working and dedicated farmer his entire life.  He enjoyed going to flea markets and loved watching football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.  He also played football in his younger days. On January 26, 1955 he married the former Ruth Riley in Prospect and she survives in Richwood.  He is also survived by two sons, Gary (Omaira) Taylor and their children, Blake and Jeremy, Richwood; Terry (Susie) Taylor, West Jefferson and their children, Evan, Philip and Derek; two sisters, Ellen Tossey, Antioch, IL; Marilyn Shanks, Sandy Springs, MD; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Taylor, Coco, FL.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Taylor and two sisters, Dorothy Householder and Martha Parrott. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastors Joseph Rhea and Debra Ketchum officiating.  Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to Project Faith, c/o Prospect UMC, P. O. Box 6, Prospect, OH  43342 or Richwood First UMC, 18 S. Fulton Street, Richwood, OH  43344. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com View Memorial Tribute Video Hide Video Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Nancy & Bill Wells Richwood OH Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 4:43 PM So sorry to hear of William's passing. Your neighbors on Maple Street. #2 from: Russell & Florence Borland Richwood Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:06 PM Sorry to hear of your loss - it is always difficult to lose a loved one no matter the circumstances.  Trust your faith in the Lord will help see you through these very difficult days and weeks ahead. #3 from: George Ferguson Brooksville Fl. Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM Sorry to hear of you loss.Put your trust In God Hands He will help you through this difficult time. George Ferguson #4 from: Gayle & Dave Lewis Westerville, OH Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 10:46 AM Terry, Susie and Boys, Our sincere sympathy to all of your family. The loss of a parent is a painful loss. Please know that your Dad's days of suffering are over and he's happy once again. If we can help your family in anyway, please don't hesitate to call. Gayle and Dave Lewis #5 from: Phyllis Oman Lake Wales, Fl Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM Sorry to hear of your loss.  He will be greatly missed by the family and friends.  You have my condolences. AS ever Phyllis Oman #6 Private  Log in to view.   #7 from: Linda Taylor-Seiter Blanchard, MI Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 3:28 PM I am the youngest daughter of Thomas and Thelma Taylor.  I am sorry to learn of Bill's death.  Please accept my deepest sympathy. #8 from: Marilyn and Bill Gross Goleta, California Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM Dear Aunt Ruth, Little did I know when I called your house and left a message Thursday morning that Uncle Bill was in the hospital. I realized when I received the e-mail Thursday afternoon why you weren't home that morning. Aunt Ruth,we are so sorry for your loss.  We won't be able to be there for the service but hope to come in the next couple weeks and will see you then.  Consider yourselves hugged. We love you.      - - -Marilyn and Bill Gross- - - #9 from: Tom Cahill Henderson, NV. Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 11:27 PM Gary & Family: Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your father.  My thoughts and prayers are with you even across the many miles that separate us. Tom Cahill Henderson, NV (formally of Central Soya, Co., Inc. Marion, Oh. #10 from: Teresa (Price) Gosser Upper Arlington, Ohio Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:15 AM Dear Mrs. Taylor; Terry, Susie and family; Gary and family: My deepest sympathy to you in this difficult time.  I hope you are able to find comfort and peace in fond memories of your husband, father and grandfather. God bless. Teresa (Price) Gosser #11 from: Pat and Hal Eby Reno, Nevada Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 6:50 PM Dear Aunt Ruth, We so wish we could be there with you and the family. Our prayers are with you and the boys. #12 from: Pauline Oehler 20014 N. Trading Post, Sun City West, AZ  85375 Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 9:17 PM Ruth and family, Please know our sympathy is with you as you mourn the death of Bill. We will keep you in  our thoughts and prayers. May your good memories ease his loss. Pauline Oehler Tom and Peggy Knickel #13 from: LINDA ANNE VALENTINO Antioch Woman's Club Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 9:29 PM On behalf of the women of the Antioch Woman's Club, please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.

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