Posted: 12:01 AM - May 16, 2006
(Submitted by Josh Taylor)
Joshua Eugene ("Gene") Taylor, 96, died Tuesday January 3, 2006 in Atlanta, Ga. Predeceased by his first wife, Josephine Cooper in 1972, and his second wife Margaret Palmer in 1988, he is survived by his son, Josh Taylor of Atlanta, Ga.; stepson Ben Kingree of Covington, Ga; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren.
A native of Marion County, Mo, he was the son of Joshua Booten and Grace McLeod Taylor. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1931 with a BA degree in Mathematical Science and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was a fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and worked for Metropolitan Life in New York, NY and then moved in 1938 to Nashville, TN to work for National Life and Accident Insurance Co. until retirement in 1970 as Underwriting Vice President.
He served in Word War II as a Lieutenant with the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Washington DC and Pearl Harbor from 1944 to 1945. He was a founding member of St. Bartholomews Episcopal Church in Nashville, and was a former warden and active member of the choir. He was a life master in the American Contract Bridge League, an active Lightning class sailor with the Harbor Island Yacht club, and played golf at Belle Meade Country Club
Gene traveled extensively to all 50 states, Mexico, The Caribbean and Europe. In retirement he studied Spanish and traveled and lived in Mexico for a full year. In retirement he moved first to Long Boat Key, FL in 1971, and then to Prescott, AZ in 1977 where he designed and built a beautiful home. His other retirement interests included studying genealogy, hiking , seven Elder Hostel trips , and duplicate bridge. He also enjoyed photographing people and places where he traveled, and meeting new people through his travels and interest in family history. He traced the Taylor and McLeod lines back to the Revolutionary War period and uncovered many interesting stories.
In 1995 he moved to Atlanta to be closer to family, and took great pleasure in seeing his grandchildren form their families and spending time with his extended family. He enjoyed a good drink of scotch, but consistently shopped for the least expensive drinkable brand. When asked, why he did not drink one of his favorite brands, he explained, "...after all, I am Scotch."
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM at St Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Atlanta on January 14, 2006, and a reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Dunstans Fund for Outreach and Music. (4393 Garmon Road, Atlanta, GA 30327)
Taylor -- Joshua Eugene
Joshua Eugene ("Gene") Taylor, 96, died Tuesday January 3, 2006 in Atlanta, Ga. Predeceased by his first wife, Josephine Cooper in 1972, and his second wife Margaret Palmer in 1988, he is survived by his son, Josh Taylor of Atlanta, Ga.; stepson Ben Kingree of Covington, Ga; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren.
A native of Marion County, Mo, he was the son of Joshua Booten and Grace McLeod Taylor. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1931 with a BA degree in Mathematical Science and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was a fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and worked for Metropolitan Life in New York, NY and then moved in 1938 to Nashville, TN to work for National Life and Accident Insurance Co. until retirement in 1970 as Underwriting Vice President.
He served in Word War II as a Lieutenant with the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Washington DC and Pearl Harbor from 1944 to 1945. He was a founding member of St. Bartholomews Episcopal Church in Nashville, and was a former warden and active member of the choir. He was a life master in the American Contract Bridge League, an active Lightning class sailor with the Harbor Island Yacht club, and played golf at Belle Meade Country Club
Gene traveled extensively to all 50 states, Mexico, The Caribbean and Europe. In retirement he studied Spanish and traveled and lived in Mexico for a full year. In retirement he moved first to Long Boat Key, FL in 1971, and then to Prescott, AZ in 1977 where he designed and built a beautiful home. His other retirement interests included studying genealogy, hiking , seven Elder Hostel trips , and duplicate bridge. He also enjoyed photographing people and places where he traveled, and meeting new people through his travels and interest in family history. He traced the Taylor and McLeod lines back to the Revolutionary War period and uncovered many interesting stories.
In 1995 he moved to Atlanta to be closer to family, and took great pleasure in seeing his grandchildren form their families and spending time with his extended family. He enjoyed a good drink of scotch, but consistently shopped for the least expensive drinkable brand. When asked, why he did not drink one of his favorite brands, he explained, "...after all, I am Scotch."
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM at St Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Atlanta on January 14, 2006, and a reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Dunstans Fund for Outreach and Music. (4393 Garmon Road, Atlanta, GA 30327)