William I. Taylor Sr.

William I. Taylor Sr., 86, of Joppa, MD, passed away on December 14, 2014 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, MD. Born in Bluefield, VA, he is the son of the late Clyde I. and Bertha I. Myers Taylor and husband of the late Martha F. Taylor. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1983 after 32 years of service. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fixing cars.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his sons, Willie Taylor and wife, Melissa, of Edgewood, and Randy Taylor and wife, Karen, of Joppatowne; daughter, Darlene Brocki and her companion, Robert, of Abingdon; sisters, Helen Riggins and husband, Mack, of Dundalk and Lou Pearman of Bradenton, FL; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Those who desire may make a contribution to Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.