John ‘Jack’ Williamson Taylor, formerly of Kennett Square

John ‘Jack’ Williamson Taylor, 91, of Estero, Fla., formerly of Kennett Square, died at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, Fla. on Saturday, Nov. 30. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Rebecca Plankinton, also originally from Kennett Square.

Jack graduated from Brown’s Technical High School in Wilmington. He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII, spending 27 of his 38 months in the service overseas.

Upon early retirement as a mechanic from the Sunoco Oil Refinery in Marcus Hook, Jack moved to Estero with Becky to enjoy the sunny, warm climate of Florida. Competitive shuffleboard was their passion. He and Becky enjoyed traveling by motorhome throughout the US during the summer, often stopping to visit friends and relatives along the way. Estero became his permanent home following the passing of Becky in 1995. Jack also enjoyed hosting the weekly bingo games at his retirement village recreation center.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, William Turner Taylor, his mother, Elizabeth Williamson, and three brothers, William Turner Taylor, Richard Stern Taylor, and Horace Darlington Taylor.  He is survived by his brother Newell C. Taylor of Millsboro, Del. Also, surviving are cousins Jayne Taylor (David) Richter of West Chester, Ronald N. Taylor (Donna) of Goodrich, Mich., and William C. Taylor (Marcia), of Bridgeton, N.J., godson, Bradford S. Taylor (Sara) and many nieces and nephews.

You are invited to join family and friends from 11 to noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 610-444-4116, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow.  Interment will be at Longwood Cemetery.  Contributions in his memory may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center PO Box 5018

Hagerstown, MD 21741.  To share condolences, please visit www.griecocares.com

 

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