Paul E. Taylor

Paul E. Taylor, 87, died Saturday morning, June 12, 2021 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Beardstown, Indiana on June 20, 1933, the son of the late Charles L. and Melva M. (Tillitson) Taylor. Paul served in the United States Air Force for 1952-1961. He retired from Delco-Remy, Anderson, after 31 years. He attended Oak Chapel United Methodist Church, Marion, and was a member of the Fowlerton Lions Club, American Legion Post 313, Fairmount, UAW Local 662. He also enjoyed spending the winters in Panama City, Florida, where he was a former member of the AmVets. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carmen Taylor, Upland; children: Jack (Cathy) Taylor, Carthage; Robert (Missy) Taylor, Hartford City; Trudi (John) Parton, Alexandria; Marianne (Denise) Carter, Alameda, California; Jane Breedlove, Fairmount; David (Brinda) Carter, Fairmount; 15 grandchildren: Ashley (Seth) Stephens; Britney Taylor; Tiffany (Gavin) Dawson; Lydia Taylor; Matthew (Marisa) Parton; Brock (Sandra) Gray; Sydney Parton; Ty Breedlove; Amy Breedlove; Dean Breedlove; Scott (Billy) Linn; Garry (Leslie) Linn; Nichole (Linn) Stitt; Andrea Linn; and Laura (Darin) Tobias; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Ralph and Roy Taylor; and two sisters: Nancy Taylor and Pauline Rye; and step-son, Murray Linn. A graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, with Rev. Ginny Soultz officiating. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Oak Chapel United Methodist Church, 1335 Jadden Road, Marion. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana 46989. Memorial Contributions may be made to Oak Chapel United Methodist Church, 1335 Jadden Road, Marion, Indiana 46953. Service Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 10:00 am Winamac Cemetery Central StreetWinamac, IN 46996Celebration of Life Gathering Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm Oak Chapel United Methodist Church 1335 Jadden RoadMarion, IN 46953