Jack E. Taylor

93, of Carmel, Indiana departed this life at his home on Thursday morning, August 3, 2023. Jack was born on November 6, 1929 in Elwood, Indiana to the late Harry Elmer and Ruby Irene (Wilburn) Taylor. He was a proud graduate of Purdue University and had worked as a treasury administrator for GTE for 35 years, retiring in 1987. Jack, and his wife Betty, were loving parents who lived their life based upon integrity, humility, and graciousness. They believed in paying it forward, especially in their love for their grandkids, by investing in their education. Avid travelers, they loved to explore the outdoors including hiking everywhere from Canada to the Swiss Alps.

Jack was a longtime member of East 91st Street Christian Church. Jack was also a member of the Gloversville, N.Y. Masonic Temple, Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral, Mohammed Shriners of Peoria, Ill and the Purdue Alumni Association.

Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty L. Taylor; beloved daughter, Debra L. Taylor and dear infant sister, Margaret J. Taylor.

Jack is survived by his devoted children, Gary L., Gregory L., and James E. Taylor; grateful grandchildren, Sherique L. Williams, Joseph C. Taylor, Tracey A. Dingle, Jackson E. Taylor, Nathaniel J. Taylor, and Cameron W.P. Taylor; eleven great-grandchildren (with one on the way) and dear brother, Jerry L. Taylor.

Visitation for Jack will be 4-7 pm on Friday, August 11th at Leppert Mortuary – Carmel Chapel. Funeral services for Jack will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 12th at East 91st Street Christian Church followed by interment at Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Arcadia, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Jack are suggested to one of the following:

National Park Foundation: 1500 K Street, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005

Purdue For Life Foundation: Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center, 403 West Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907

E. 91st Street Christian Church Missions: 6049 East 91st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leppertmortuarycarmel.com for the Taylor family.