Jack W. Taylor

Lewistown- Jack W. Taylor, 75, of Lewistown, passed away at 10:35 PM Wednesday July 13, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.

 

He was born May 1, 1941 at Lewistown, the son of Charles E. and Mabel (Davis) Taylor. He married Cheryl Butler on Sept. 17, 1965 at Lewistown. She survives with three children, Stephanie (Kevin) Wheelwright of Canton, Brandon C. Taylor of Canton, and Jack Charles “J.C” (Debbie) Taylor of Lewistown, three grandchildren, Claire E. Wheelwright, Jack R. Wheelwright, and Lane C. Wheelwright, two step grandchildren, Ashley Hill, and Taylor Lange, one brother, Carrol Taylor of Canton, and two sisters, Carolyn Danner of Lewistown, and Susan Sarti of Manito. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and three sisters.

 

Jack was a 1960 graduate of Lewistown High School. He was a retired coal miner having worked locally at Cuba #9, Buckheart, Industry, and Norris Mines over the years. He had also worked at MSD. He served in the Army Reserves and was a member of the Lewistown American Legion, and was a social member of Lewistown VFW Post 5001. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, and was a hands on inventor of small gadgets.

 

Cremation will be accorded. A visitation will be held Tuesday July 19^th from 4-6 PM at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM. Military rites will be accorded following the service at the funeral home by Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and American Legion Bishop Post 1. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society or the Lewistown United Methodist Church. To view Jack’s life tribute or to send condolences visit henrylange.com