William Taylor Obituary William Russell Taylor July 3, 1925 - November 15, 2022 Franklin - William Russell "Bill" Taylor, 97, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2022. Bill was born in Nansemond County on July 3, 1925 to the late Russell and Eunice Byrd Taylor. He graduated from Holland High School and enlisted in the US Navy. Bill served on a Navy Ship in the Pacific during World War II and received an Honorable discharge on June 17, 1946. Most of his life he did electrical and mechanical maintenance work and retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eloise Rickman Taylor; two stepsons, Frank Rickman (Brenda) of Franklin and Grady Rickman (Dianne) of Ponca City, Oklahoma; and two grandsons, Rob Rickman (Andrea) and Billy Rickman all of Franklin; and two great grandchildren, Emma and Mia Rickman of Franklin. He was predeceased by his five siblings and a grandson, Will Rickman. A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 11AM Monday, November 21, 2022 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7PM Sunday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to The Disabled American Veterans, 860 Dolwick Drive; Erlanger, KY 41018. Published by Wright Funeral Home - Boykins on Sep. 14, 2017. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/William-Taylor 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-taylor-obituary?pid=186657278 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary William Russell "Bill" Taylor, born 3 July 1925 in Nansemond County, served in the US Navy during WWII and worked in electrical and mechanical maintenance. He passed away on 15 November 2022 at age 97. He was survived by his wife Eloise and family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Funeral Service with Military Honors was held on 21 November 2022 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial followed in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. The family received friends on 20 November 2022 and suggested memorial donations to The Disabled American Veterans. ### The Edited Obituary William Taylor Obituary William Russell Taylor 3 July 1925 - 15 November 2022 Franklin - William Russell "Bill" Taylor, 97, went to be with the Lord on 15 November 2022. Bill was born in Nansemond County on 3 July 1925 to the late Russell and Eunice Byrd Taylor. He graduated from Holland High School and enlisted in the US Navy. Bill served on a Navy Ship in the Pacific during World War II and received an Honorable discharge on 17 June 1946. Most of his life he did electrical and mechanical maintenance work and retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eloise Rickman Taylor; two stepsons, Frank Rickman (Brenda) of Franklin and Grady Rickman (Dianne) of Ponca City, Oklahoma; and two grandsons, Rob Rickman (Andrea) and Billy Rickman all of Franklin; and two great grandchildren, Emma and Mia Rickman of Franklin. He was predeceased by his five siblings and a grandson, Will Rickman. A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 11AM Monday, 21 November 2022 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7PM Sunday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to The Disabled American Veterans, 860 Dolwick Drive; Erlanger, KY 41018. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Russell Bill Taylor | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 97 | | Birth | 3 July 1925; Nansemond County | | Death | 15 November 2022; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|------------------------|----------------------| | William Russell Bill Taylor | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Eloise Rickman Taylor | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Russell Taylor | Parent | -- | | Eunice Byrd Taylor | Parent | -- | | Frank Rickman | Stepson | Franklin, Virginia | | Grady Rickman | Stepson | Ponca City, Oklahoma | | Rob Rickman | Grandson | Franklin, Virginia | | Billy Rickman | Grandson | Franklin, Virginia | | Emma Rickman | Great Grandchild | Franklin, Virginia | | Mia Rickman | Great Grandchild | Franklin, Virginia | | Will Rickman | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Bill graduated from Holland High School. 2. He enlisted in the US Navy and served on a Navy Ship in the Pacific during World War II. 3. He received an Honorable discharge on 17 June 1946. 4. Bill worked in electrical and mechanical maintenance and retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. 5. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |---------|---------------------|------| | Unknown | Wright Funeral Home | Boykins | 14 September 2017 |