Charles W. Taylor Jr.

Charles W. "Chuck" "CW" Taylor, Jr., age 89 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, IL. He was born on Tuesday, March 13, 1934, in Sand Ridge, IL, the son of Charles and Cynthia (nee Ticer) Taylor, Sr. On Saturday, June 26, 1954, he married Patricia A. "Pat" (nee Kreuzer) Taylor at Murphysboro, Illinois, who passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was a member of Highland County Club, 83rd membership in 1968; Highland Optimist Club, Past President; and Highland High Boosters Club, Past President. Mr. Taylor was born in Sand Ridge, IL (near Murphysboro, IL). He grew up there and graduated from Gorham High School. From 1952 to August of 1989, he was Supervisor of Installations for Western Electric. In his retirement, he was a "Contract" employee for B-Line helping with special projects. CW and Pat moved to Highland in 1966. He has also maintained a winter home at Okeechobee, FL for 35+ years. He made his last trip to Okeechobee at age 88. Chuck was an avid fisherman. He had won White Bass Tournaments locally, had a 10 lbs. + bass to his catches, and enjoyed Oscar Fishing in the Everglades. Both Chuck and Pat enjoyed golfing. He played at least twice a week for years. Hunting was another favorite of CW's - deer, turkey, dove and goose were always fair game for him. As a member of the Optimist Club, he started their Pizza Wagon program, joined in 1974 and served as President in 1977. He also worked the annual Christmas Tree lot and other fund-raisers. Chuck "always thought the best about everyone". Survivors include Survivors: Daughter - Deborah M. (Chris) Lanter, Carlyle, IL Daughter - Linda L.(Mike) Shelton, Highland, IL Grandchild - Thomas "LJ" Taylor Grandchild - Derrick A. (Ailee) Taylor Grandchild - Nicole R. (Shane) Simmons Grandchild - Brian C. Lanter Grandchild - Steven P (Kristine) Lanter Grandchild - Joshua M. (Samantha) Shelton Great Grandchild - Alivia Taylor Great Grandchild - Lucy Taylor Great Grandchild - Faith Taylor Great Grandchild - Benjamin Taylor Great Grandchild - Charlotte Taylor Great Grandchild - Carson Simmons Great Grandchild - Wyatt Simmons Great Grandchild - Ava Lanter Great Grandchild - Henry Lanter Great Grandchild - Paisley Shelton Great Grandchild - Isabelle Shelton Sister - Phyllis Verseman Sister - Margaret Valier Sister - Laura (Gary) Hollmann Sister - Marilyn (Harold) Fritsche Brother - Thomas A. Taylor Sister-In-Law - Mary Taylor Caregiver - Darlene (Larry) Wise. He was preceded in death by: Father - Charles W. Taylor, Sr. - Died 12/31/1995 Mother - Cynthia Elvina "Vinie" (nee Ticer) Taylor - Died 1/23/2010 Wife - Patricia Ann "Pat" (nee Kreuzer) Taylor - Died 03/10/2016 Son - Rick E. Taylor - Died 11/07/2020 Daughter - Mary Sue Taylor - 1955 stillborn Daughter-In-Law - Cyndie S. (nee Childers) Taylor - Died 5/5/2021 Grandchild In-Law - Sarah (nee Traub) Taylor - Died 9/18/2022 Brother - Ted W. Taylor - Died 5/4/2016. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Net Community Church, Staunton, IL. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Net Community Church in Staunton, IL, with Pastor Derrick A. Taylor (a grandson), officiating. Live Stream Memorial Service: www.youtube.com/@netcommunitychurch6513. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland High School Bass Club or Net Community Church, Staunton, IL.

Charles W. Taylor Jr.

March 13, 1934 - July 8, 2023