Ora M. Taylor

Red Taylor, 97, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Riverside, California. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Genevieve. He was the first born and last surviving of 9 siblings. Red was born in Barnett, Missouri on Tuesday, December 17, 1918 and graduated at Pleasant grove in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Red and Genevieve moved to Corona, California in 1937. Red served with pride in the Army and was discharged in December 1945.

Red is survived by his 3 children, Charles Taylor or Riverside, California, Charlotte Bardbury (Jim) of Nuevo, California, Sharon Huntley (Jim) of Riverside, California, 7 grandchildren, 18 great grand children, and 13 great great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Red and Genevieve lived in Norco, California for 36 years during which he helped incorporate the city and served on the city council as Mayor in 1968-1969. They both were very active in the community for many years before moving to Riverside to grow avocados and oranges at their ranch on Mockingbird Canyon Road. The last 7 years Red spent in Nuevo to be near all the grandkids.

Red loves his family, the city of Norco, piloting his plane, traveling across the country in his motorhome and off-roading in Blythe.

The family will receive relatives and friends Friday, August 5, 2016 at Miller-Jones Mortuary located in 1835 North Perris Blvd. Perris, California 92571. Viewing will be held at 10:30am, service at 11:30am & interment will follow at 1:31pm at the Riverside National Cemetery located 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, California 92518.

Fill not your hearts with pain & sorrow

Fill not your hearts with

pain and sorrow,

But remember me

in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy,

the laughter, the smiles.

I've only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes

pain and grief,

My going has eased my hurt

And given me relief.

So dry your eyes and

remember me, not as I am now,

but as I used to be.

Because, I will remember you all

And look on with a smile,

Understand, in your hearts,

I've only gone to

rest a little while

As long as I have the love

of each of you,

I can live my life in the hearts

of all of you.