Gene Taylor's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Warren Eugene "Gene" Taylor, age 75 of Charleston entered his Heavenly Home and heard "Well done, good and faithful servant" , on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 while at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at East Harrison Street Church of God, 17996 East Harrison Street Road, with Pastors Curt Weaver and David Keefer officiating. Gene's ashes will be inurned at Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston at a later date. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, thoughtful gifts in his honor may be made to the Taylor family. Gifts may be mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.Gene was born November 14, 1942 in Newman, Illinois, one of fourteen children born to the late Warren N. and Madge B. (Finney) Taylor. He married Stephanie Lynn Bangert on November 4, 1963 in Shelbyville, Illinois. Gene and Lynn had two sons, Ronnie Joe and Chad Huntington Taylor. Left to cherish his memory is Lynn, his loving wife of 54 years; a son, Chad and his wife Vickie of Winnebago, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Jade (Kenneth) Millage, and Jonathan (Shelby) Taylor all of Charleston and Wyatt Taylor and Dakota Taylor both of Longview, Texas, Alex (Joelle) Ehrich and Kellan Ehrich, all of Minnesota; a great-granddaughter Ameilia of Charleston; five brothers, Jack (Lois) Taylor of Oakwood, Illinois, Jerry (Nan) Taylor of Longview, Texas, Donald Taylor of Charleston; Bernie (Becky) Taylor of Champaign, Illinois, and Allen (Marie) Taylor of Camargo, Illinois; three sisters, Barbara Bowman of Newman, Illinois, Kay (Rich) Carter of Charleston; Bernadine (Jim) Andrews of Atwood, Illinois; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Joe Taylor; two brothers, James Alan and Ronald Taylor; and three sisters, Marlene Taylor, Betty Lily, and Edna Osborne.Gene was a loving person who never knew a stranger. His mission in life was to share the Good News of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior with all he met and served many churches as an evangelist. He also assisted people with health care needs as a caregiver for Help at Home. Gene was devoted to his family. He enjoyed fishing and loved working in his yard. Gene was a tremendous salesman, you bought things you didn't know you wanted. Gene and Lynn accomplished many tasks together as they shared the Gospel of the Lord. Gene loved to paint and painted every home they had (all 17 of them) and every church they were affiliated with. They traveled and started churches and Christian schools. They answered the calling to help others for God. As you read this, Lynn hopes you think about your journey - may it be as sweet and pleasing to the Lord as Gene's life was. Praise His wonderful name! SERVICES Celebration of Life Monday, April 16, 2018 6:30 PM East Harrison Street Church of God 17996 East Harrison Street Road Charleston, IL 61920
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