Charles H. “Chuck” Taylor, 71, of Lakeland, FL passed away at the James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL on June 18, 2008 from complication from lung cancer, COPD and Acute Myocardial Infraction. A native of Monticello, KY and a local resident of Lakeland, FL area since 1971, when he moved here from Benment, IL and he was a heavy equipment operator; a Life Member of the VFW and of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce of Lakeland, FL; three sons; Charles Taylor Jr. and his wife, Wanda of Taccoa, GA, David Taylor of Lakeland, FL and Jason Taylor of Tampa, FL; a daughter, Katheryn Gerdau and her husband, Randy of Lakeland, FL; four brothers: Willard Taylor and his wife, Grace and Bobby Taylor and his wife, Lois, all of Lebanon, OH; Glen Taylor and Ronnie Taylor and his wife, Joyce, all of Monticello, KY; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Grave side services are 1:30 PM, Friday Afternoon, June 20, 2008 at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL with full military honors by the United States Marine Corps. DET # 708 Honor Guard.
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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF THE FAMILY. NOW UNCLE CHUCK CAN FINALLY REST AND SEE GRANDMA AND GRANDPA AGAIN. REST IN PEACE
you will be missed so much i love you so much
He was a great man. He was the worlds best grandpa.He meant the world to our family. He will be missed. We all love you grandpa.
LOVING FATHER TO ME FOR FIFTY YEARS
I will always miss you grandpa and I hope that you rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts.
CHARLES,you were my life for 51 years through thick and thin and 4 children, 15 grandkids and 13 great-grandchildren.
We love you grandpa!
Love,
Trina, Jimmy and Lil’ Jimmy
Charlie you will be missed very much,having known you for over 20 years,we have had allot of good times, fishing, playing cards, or just going out to eat,always saying ok Dave will see you later, then we stand at the van for 20 min.Charlie we love and miss you.Friends Forever
David and Cheryl Harris
Charlie good bye my friend.But not forgotten.
David Harris
ill mis u grandpal
dear family, It’s been a long time since we have seen you all, but you have never been forgotten. I have tried to keep up with my family through others. I just wanted you all to know you are in our prayer at this time. Words cannot express the loss you feel. I do understand. I hope you will understand that we were just not able to make the trip all the way to Florida, but to know I am truely with the family in my heart.I wish I could put my arms around you all, and make you feel better. But I can’t. Just know that God as arms big enought to embrace us all if we allow Him.
Love and Prayers to you at this special time.
Sheila Taylor Tolson
I’m sure I speek for my Mom too, she don’t have a computer.
ill miss you dearly
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Uncle Charles’ family. May he rest in peace with Grandma and Grandpa Taylor now.
Lots of love from Michigan, I will miss you.
Sorry about your loss you have our condolence. Sorry that we could not make the services but we were praying for him and the famialy.
To his family and to all who knew him may god be with all of you in your time of sorrow. I’m sure he will be missed and will always still be loved by all.
We’ll miss you Uncle Charles! Are thoughts and prayers are with the family. We love you guys!
I love you always and you will be missed. I’ll never forget you.
I will always love you and will be thinking of you always. We will always miss you.
I’ll miss Uncle Charles giving me a hard time about his “favorite” sister-in-law. Lots of love to his family, you’e all in our hearts!