Clare A Taylor, 88, of West Lafayette, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in his home. He was born May 11, 1936, in Walton, WV to the late Ernest and Mazel (Patrick) Taylor. He retired from Gen Corp after over 30 years of service.
Clare loved golfing, building furniture, and constantly doing projects around the house. He also liked to fix everything himself and fix cars.
On July 12, 1958, he married his wife M. Jean Taylor, who survives. In addition to his wife, Clare is survived by his daughters, Tammy M. Gray of Newcomerstown, Sheila J. (Mike) Story of Guernsey, and Lisa M. (Jim) Campbell of New Philadelphia; grandchildren, Mandy (Brian) Stewart, Sheila (Johnny) Berkshire, Michelle (Ryan) Garrett, Kayla (Tom) Pryor, Brent (Ryan) Welch, Erica Schlarb and Christopher Schlarb; great – grandchildren; Reilly Stewart, Connor Stewart, Ashton Garrett, Mackenzie Berkshire, and expected soon Sophia Pryor; numerous step-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Delores Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Taylor, Dean (Kay) Taylor, Bonnie (Jerry) Affolter, infant brother Von Richard and Eddie Patrick; and son-in-law, Jim Gray.
Services for Clare Taylor will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Addy Funeral Home with Randy Haney officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the services from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Addy Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com.
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