Memorials

Bradley Dean Taylor, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 2:36 a.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Born in Fort Wayne on July 29, 1957, he was the son of Laurel Eugene and Donnabelle "Johnnie" (Wagner) Taylor.

A lifetime Fort Wayne resident, he graduated with the Class of 1978 from Homestead High School.

For 17 years, he worked for I&M sub stations and as a former meter reader, for 10 years at Fort Wayne Foundry in the machining division and for a few months at National Tube, until his illness didn't allow him to physically work anymore.

He was a member of Three Rivers Wesleyan Church, Fort Wayne.

Survivors include his parents, Laurel and Donnabelle "Johnnie" Taylor of Fort Wayne; daughters, Amber Taylor and Emilee Taylor of Fort Wayne; brothers, Gregory Eugene (Cindy) Taylor of Pierceton and Vance Alan (Rhonda Ferry) Taylor of Orland, Florida; a niece, Angela Taylor; two nephews, Christopher Taylor and Caleb Logan; a granddaughter, and former spouse, Gwen, of Fort Wayne.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 3, at the funeral home with Pastor Greg Smith of the Faith Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, officiating. Burial followed in Jefferson Chapel (Sand Bank), 7125 S 500 E, Columbia City. 

Memorials may be given in Mr. Taylor's memory to the donor's choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.