Herschel Taylor

September 6, 1924 - February 7, 2021

Herschel Taylor, 96 of Laurel, passed away on February 7, 2021in Laurel. He was born on September 6, 1924 in Blooming Grove to the late Otto and Grace (Steward) Taylor. Herschel married Aillene F. (Monce) Taylor on November 15, 1947 and she preceded him in death on January 18, 1988. He was a proud United States Army World War II Veteran. Herschel worked at Ford Company in Connersville until they closed. Aillene and Herschel started the restaurant Have a Bite to Eat in Metamora and ran that for many years together. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and attending farm shows and tractor pulls. Herschel is survived by his sons, Kerry O. Taylor of Rushville, Ronald M. Taylor of Carrollton, TX, and Herschel Taylor, II of Laurel; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 and one on the way of great-great grandchildren. Herschel is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Gilbert and Herman Taylor; sisters, Ora McKnight, Thelma Taylor, Virginia Sams, Irene Murrel; granddaughter, Rachel Somers and daughter-in-law, Sandra Lynn Taylor. Private Services will be held for Herschel. Burial will be held in Laurel North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Premier Hospice.