John E. Taylor, age 85, went to be with his Lord on August 7, 2011, at Penney Retirement Community, where he had resided since 2000.

 

John was born in Edgewater, New Jersey, and grew up in New York City in Manhattan.  He served in the Army Air Corps and afterwards graduated from Boston University.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen, his parents and his sister.  He has one nephew, Skip Swensen, of Forestville, California.

 

For 26 years John was employed by the third oldest and largest fund raising firm in New York City, working with universities, colleges, and prep schools.  He retired as Executive Vice President and enjoyed his hobby of sailing in Marblehead, Massachusetts.  He and his wife were member of the First Baptist Church of Marblehead for many years.

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011, 2:00 pm at Penney Memorial Church, Penney Farms, Florida.  In lieu of flowers John had requested donations to the missionary work of the donor’s local church.

 

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2315 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043 (904-284-7720).  www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com