John W. Taylor

John W. Taylor, 61 of Worthington, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 19, 1953 in Coal City, Indiana to the late Donald Lee Taylor and Beaulah Faye (Bowersock) Taylor-Harris.

A long-time resident of Mooresville, John owned and operated Taylor Excavating for more than 35 years; he retired three years ago due to his failing health. On June 2, 1974 John married the love of his life, Lillie Mae (Bland) Taylor; she survives. John and Lillie attended Crossland Baptist Church in Stilesville. Other survivors include his son, Larry D. Taylor (Sharon Goode) of Mooresville; granddaughter, Hayley Taylor of Mooresville; one brother, Mike L. (Brenda “Sis”) Taylor of Mooresville, and two sisters, Donna F. Shelby of Camby and Anna Cobb of Indianapolis.

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, July 16 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17 at the funeral home. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery near Worthington, Indiana. You are invited to visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, leave a personal message for the family and view John’s Life Tribute video