Richard Taylor

Richard D Taylor, age 86 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Richard was born in Clinton County, Michigan on March 10, 1930, the son of Alton and Reva (Bennett) Taylor.  On October 8, 1949 Richard married Shirley Gardner in Clinton County, Michigan.  She passed away on July 15, 2000.  He resided most of his life in St. Johns and Houghton Lake, Michigan.

Richard worked as a crane operator for General Motors for 30 years.  He loved to hunt and fish but had a passion for restoring tractors.  Richard enjoyed the outdoors, camping and gardening.  He also canned his own meat and vegetables.  Richard had a gift of making friends and keeping friends.  His family was very important to him and he will be remembered for always helping others.

He is survived by 3 sons; Richard Lee Taylor of St. Johns, MI, Michael D. Taylor of St. Johns, MI, Gary A. Taylor of St. Johns, MI, daughter Penny L. Pitts of Lansing, MI, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister and 2 brothers.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.