Pierson James Taylor, 30, of Cochranville, died Tuesday, July 12.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of James P. Taylor, Jr. and  Charlotte Ann Dowell.

Pierson was a heavy equipment operator for Laurel Valley Soils in Landenberg.

He was a hard worker, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, and being with his family and friends. His favorite saying was “A to B”.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Matthew Taylor of Denver, Pa. and Ryan Taylor of Concordville, One sister, Christine Taylor of Lancaster County, Pa, a paternal grandfather, James P. Taylor Sr. of Landenberg, his aunt Lisa Taylor of Avondale, and his cousin Elisabeth Taylor of Avondale.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Vera Taylor, and his maternal grandmother, Patricia Aument.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett square. A prayer service will follow at 8. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Pierson’s memory may be made to the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, P.O. Box 33, Oxford, PA 19363  (online at www.braveeli.com) or to your favorite charity.