Sherman R. Taylor Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sherman R. Taylor Sr., age 83 of Millville, died suddenly, Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Born and raised in Centre Grove, Mr. Taylor graduated from R.D. Wood School, Millville. He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC for two years in Germany and England during the Korean War. Mr. Taylor worked for Wheaton Glass Co. for 47 years. He started in the packing department, and then moved to the hot end and worked in feeder maintenance. He was a member of the GBBA, Local No. 219. and he retired in 1995. He was a long time member of the Second United Methodist Church of Millville. He was also a member of the Shekinah Masonic Lodge of Millville. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, and he enjoyed NASCAR racing. He always had a nice garden, and liked to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed his dogs, Charlie and Stella. He will be sadly missed by his wife Shirley A. (Robbins) Taylor; son Sherman R. Taylor Jr. and wife Susan (Stratton); four grandchildren, Casey Taylor, Charles Scarpa III, Jessica Donelson and Joshua Donelson; one brother in law; three sisters in law; many nieces and nephews; and his long term caregivers, Ruth Casey, and Helen and John Donelson. He was predeceased by his parents, Lehman and Marguerite (Folger) Taylor; one sister Barbara Rose Pearce; and three brothers, Joseph C. Taylor, Gustave "Tack" Taylor, and Kenneth C. Taylor Sr. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Sherman Taylor Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Sherman R. Taylor Sr.

October 21, 1931 - November 27, 2014