William Wade Taylor, 65, was born to William and Edna Taylor on August 3, 1946 in Washington, D. C. He leaves behind his wife Jeanne of 25 years and his six children, Corey (Courtney), Nicole, Ashley, Brittany, Suzanne and Natalie, along with his sister Sheila McClure. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, and his son Wade. Bill was a proud Marine, who served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam and when discharged worked for Quest Telephone. Bill passed away on November 13, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. A celebration of his life will be held at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix on Friday, November 18, 2011. Visitation will be held at 8:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix, with a funeral service at 8:30 A.M. Burial will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.