Loren L. Taylor of Marion
Loren L. Taylor, 69, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 in Integrity Healthcare of Marion, with his family by his side.
He was born on April 4, 1951, in Flint, Michigan, the second son of Kenneth and Helen (White) Taylor.
Loren was united in marriage to Debra Jan Puckett on Sept. 19, 1981 at Dorrisville Baptist Church of Harrisburg, and together they shared more than 39 years of marriage.
After graduating from Michigan State University with a master's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, Loren spent more than 30 years as a human resource professional, working in the coal industry in Illinois, West Virginia and Wyoming. He also worked in chemical manufacturing in Buffalo, New York and metals manufacturing in Las Vegas.
He retired in 2011 from General Dynamics in Marion as director of human resources.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Marion.
Loren was a former member of the governor's grievance panel, the Southern Illinois Personnel Managers Association, Illinois Master Gardeners Program, the Egyptian Senior Golf Association and the Industrial Relations Research Association. He was a former member of the Bridge Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers Local 426 in Detroit.
He was a lifelong Michigan State University sports fan as well as a Detroit Red Wings fan. He was also an avid golfer, gardener, and he loved to hunt for the elusive morel mushroom.
He is survived by his wife, Debra J. Taylor of Marion; son, Nathaniel (Kallie) Taylor of Nashville; granddaughter, Elodie Taylor; son, Jackson Blair (Ana) Taylor of Seattle; mother, Helen Taylor of Clio, Michigan; brother, Ken (Susan) Taylor of The Villages, Florida; brother, Mathew (Laurie) Taylor of Millington, Michigan; brother-in-law, Bill (Diane) Puckett of Harrisburg; numerous aunts; an uncle; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Kevin (Diana) Taylor; and a brother and sister in infancy.
Due to COVID-19, and the health and travel concerns for family and friends, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Carbon St., Marion, IL 62959
Many thanks to the Cancer Support group of the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Wade Halva and the congregation. Your prayers, friendship, and guidance have been invaluable.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion.
To leave an online condolence of memory or for additional information, visit www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call the funeral home at (618) 993-2131.