William C. Taylor of Commerce Township, Michigan, a long time resident of Midland passed away June 13, 2018 at 91 years of age. Beloved husband of Patricia for 63 years. Loving father of Ken (Kathleen) Taylor, Dorothy (Kevin) Kriesel and Jim (Jeannette) Taylor. Cherished grandfather of Joe Taylor, Mark Taylor, Sarah (Paul) Feliciano, Amanda (Alan) Bleisch, Melissa Kriesel, Steve (Samantha) Taylor and John (Megan) Taylor. Proud great-grandfather of Alex Feliciano.
Mr. Taylor was a WWII Navy veteran and a retired Dow Chemical chemist. He graduated from Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio and was an Ohio State Buckeye Football fan. William was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Midland where he ran the PA system for many years, the Dow Male Chorus and Men of Music - Baritone and the Bay City Yacht Club. He was an avid sailor and a model railroad and train enthusiast.
Per the wishes of his family, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions suggested to the Midland Center for the Arts.