Services: Nov. 19, 2001, Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Huntington, Texas
Interment: Huntington Cemetery
Age: 79
Residence: Lake Jackson, Texas
He had resided in Freeport and Lake Jackson, Texas area for the past 52 years, formerly resided in the Ora Community of Angelina Co., Texas.
Military: He served in the U S Army during WWII under General Patton with 27 months in Europe, with 9 months underfire and 11 months in Combat. The major battles that he fought were, Normandy, France, Ardennes, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland and Central Europe. He helped liberate Paris and some concentration camps. He was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with 5 bronze stars
Occupation: Dow Chemical following his military service, in 1950.
Other than the pride he held for his family, his war record came next. He was proud of his farm in East Texas which took him 31 years to get back, having been sold immediately after he enlisted.
Member:
-First Baptist Church on Yaupon in Lake Jackson, Texas
-VFW
-DAV
-Brazoria County Sheriffs Organization
-Asbestos Workers Local Union #22
Survivors:
Wife of 55 years, Hazel Merlene Taylor
Daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and David Smith
Daughter, Davanell Taylor
Son and daughter-in-law, Drue Taylor and Lewinna
Grandchildren, Christopher and Melissa Cemy
Michael and Kelli Baldwin
Great-granddaughter, Hannah Marie Cemy
Sister, Leola Taylor
Carroway Funeral Home, Huntington, directors
Interment: Huntington Cemetery
Age: 79
Residence: Lake Jackson, Texas
He had resided in Freeport and Lake Jackson, Texas area for the past 52 years, formerly resided in the Ora Community of Angelina Co., Texas.
Military: He served in the U S Army during WWII under General Patton with 27 months in Europe, with 9 months underfire and 11 months in Combat. The major battles that he fought were, Normandy, France, Ardennes, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland and Central Europe. He helped liberate Paris and some concentration camps. He was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with 5 bronze stars
Occupation: Dow Chemical following his military service, in 1950.
Other than the pride he held for his family, his war record came next. He was proud of his farm in East Texas which took him 31 years to get back, having been sold immediately after he enlisted.
Member:
-First Baptist Church on Yaupon in Lake Jackson, Texas
-VFW
-DAV
-Brazoria County Sheriffs Organization
-Asbestos Workers Local Union #22
Survivors:
Wife of 55 years, Hazel Merlene Taylor
Daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and David Smith
Daughter, Davanell Taylor
Son and daughter-in-law, Drue Taylor and Lewinna
Grandchildren, Christopher and Melissa Cemy
Michael and Kelli Baldwin
Great-granddaughter, Hannah Marie Cemy
Sister, Leola Taylor
Carroway Funeral Home, Huntington, directors
Services: Nov. 19, 2001, Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Huntington, Texas
Interment: Huntington Cemetery
Age: 79
Residence: Lake Jackson, Texas
He had resided in Freeport and Lake Jackson, Texas area for the past 52 years, formerly resided in the Ora Community of Angelina Co., Texas.
Military: He served in the U S Army during WWII under General Patton with 27 months in Europe, with 9 months underfire and 11 months in Combat. The major battles that he fought were, Normandy, France, Ardennes, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland and Central Europe. He helped liberate Paris and some concentration camps. He was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with 5 bronze stars
Occupation: Dow Chemical following his military service, in 1950.
Other than the pride he held for his family, his war record came next. He was proud of his farm in East Texas which took him 31 years to get back, having been sold immediately after he enlisted.
Member:
-First Baptist Church on Yaupon in Lake Jackson, Texas
-VFW
-DAV
-Brazoria County Sheriffs Organization
-Asbestos Workers Local Union #22
Survivors:
Wife of 55 years, Hazel Merlene Taylor
Daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and David Smith
Daughter, Davanell Taylor
Son and daughter-in-law, Drue Taylor and Lewinna
Grandchildren, Christopher and Melissa Cemy
Michael and Kelli Baldwin
Great-granddaughter, Hannah Marie Cemy
Sister, Leola Taylor
Carroway Funeral Home, Huntington, directors
Interment: Huntington Cemetery
Age: 79
Residence: Lake Jackson, Texas
He had resided in Freeport and Lake Jackson, Texas area for the past 52 years, formerly resided in the Ora Community of Angelina Co., Texas.
Military: He served in the U S Army during WWII under General Patton with 27 months in Europe, with 9 months underfire and 11 months in Combat. The major battles that he fought were, Normandy, France, Ardennes, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland and Central Europe. He helped liberate Paris and some concentration camps. He was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with 5 bronze stars
Occupation: Dow Chemical following his military service, in 1950.
Other than the pride he held for his family, his war record came next. He was proud of his farm in East Texas which took him 31 years to get back, having been sold immediately after he enlisted.
Member:
-First Baptist Church on Yaupon in Lake Jackson, Texas
-VFW
-DAV
-Brazoria County Sheriffs Organization
-Asbestos Workers Local Union #22
Survivors:
Wife of 55 years, Hazel Merlene Taylor
Daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and David Smith
Daughter, Davanell Taylor
Son and daughter-in-law, Drue Taylor and Lewinna
Grandchildren, Christopher and Melissa Cemy
Michael and Kelli Baldwin
Great-granddaughter, Hannah Marie Cemy
Sister, Leola Taylor
Carroway Funeral Home, Huntington, directors
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Married: Jan. 17, 1946
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