Gary D. Taylor

ST. JOSEPH – ST. JOSEPH - Gary D. Taylor, 77, of St. Joseph peacefully passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Gary was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Janesville, the son of Glen and Blanche Howard-Taylor. They preceded him in death.

Surviving are his brother, Warren (Marjorie) Taylor of St. Joseph; his sister, Charlotte (Richard) Tracy of Brewton, Ala.; and two nieces and six nephews.

Also preceding him in death were three siblings, Jerry Taylor, Cherrie Vaultonburg and Shirley Shoap.

Gary was a Laborer for Local 703. He was one of the many members of the construction team that built the State Farm Center from the ground up. He was proud of his work, and he always worked hard until he was able to retire.

Cremation rights have been accorded by Sunset Funeral Home, 710 N. Neil Street, C. Burial of cremated remains will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gary's honor may be made to the Champaign County Humane Society.

Please join Gary's family in sharing memories of his life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.