Robert Taylor (Bob’s) Story

His journey began on May 22, 1942, in New York City, NY and grew up in Sound Beach, NY with his sister Katie. He graduated from High School in 1960 and shortly after enlisted in the Navy serving for 10 years as an Interior Communications Electrician. Afterwards, he worked in telecommunication sales and later in the cabinet business. He relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 1986 and lived there since that time. Beloved husband of his wife Susan for 55 years, they were blessed with 2 Daughters; Tammy and Tracy and was “Poppy” to five Grandchildren; Zack, Codey, Zoe, Katie, and Kailey and one great grandson Tristan born last month.

Bob was a devoted family-oriented man, horseman, grill master, woodworker, and holiday master carver. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, drinking red wine, telling stories and spending time in Crystal River, FL. He always exhibited exceptional kindness and unconditional love to everyone he encountered. He went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 9, 2022, at the age of eighty, with his family by his side. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew and loved him. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Bob’s service will begin with a visitation at Veterans Funeral Care, 830 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida starting at 10:00 AM November 3, 2022 for greeting of family and friends.  A memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM, at the Funeral Home.  Full graveside services and military services will be at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida  33744 on November 3, 2022 starting  at 2:00 PM with the US Navy and the American Legion providing honors.  A reception will begin at 4:00 PM, November 3, 2022 starting at Elks Lodge, 9135 Denton Avenue, Hudson, FL  34667.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to Moffitt Cancer Center or the American Cancer Society.