John Stuart Taylor

Born on February 20, 1941, in Shelby, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elmer and Doris (Boor) Taylor. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School with the Class of 1959 and was always involved in excavating and construction projects. He was drafted into the US Army infantry service during the Vietnam War serving from 1965-1966 where he ended up becoming the battalion carpenter, which was his true passion. After honorably serving his country, John began working at Orrville Trucking and Grading. Shortly thereafter, he became the owner of John Taylor Excavating and retired as an independent truck driver after many years of service in the industry.

John is survived by six children, John Taylor Jr., Sean (Amy) Lotz, Robert (Juanita) Taylor, Frank (Dina) Taylor, Lee (Amber) Taylor, and Neil (Brooke) Taylor; fifteen grandchildren, Justin, Mack (Jen), Ryan, Madeline, Lindsey, Dakota, Jacob, Jeffrey, Nicholas, Josh, Allison, Paige, Scott, Luke, and Camaren; four great-grandchildren, Lilah, Atlas, Gwen, and Henry; and a sister, Karen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Dovenbarger Lotz Taylor; a brother, Tom; and a sister, Helen.

Upcoming services will be announced when plans are finalized.