Dr. William Taylor Obituary (1908

Dr. William Leon Taylor, PhD, was born on February 20, 1908, son of the late Edward and Anna Taylor. He departed this life on September 27, 2010 at the age of 102. He was married to Mary V. Taylor for more than 60 years, until her death in 2005. Dr. Taylor served in the United States Navy for three years. He was educated in the Queen Anne's and Talbot County school system. Dr. Taylor graduated from Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania and received his PhD from Bowie State College. He taught in the Queen Anne's County School system for many years as a science teacher, summer school at Washington College and at the Eastern Correctional Camp. He was youth mentor, community leader and involved in politics. He was an active member of New Life United Methodist Church until his health would not permit him to attend. He was also a member of the Clarence E. Wilson American Legion Post 21 and a Past Grand Master of the Grand United Order of the Odd Fellows. He was the manager of the Negro League Baseball team, The Centreville Black Socks. Pop, as he was affectionately called, had a great influence on the lives of his family and friends. His favorite songs were "O Black Joe" and "Show Me The Way To Go Home." He is survived by a godson, Benjamin Jerome Brown, whom he raised as his own son; his granddaughter, Tiffany Brown; great granddaughter, Paige Brown Taylor; two nephews, Dr. Craig Taylor and Dr. Charles Taylor; two special family friends, Mariko Taylor and Kim Gray and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Charles and Edward and a sister, Elizabeth. Pop will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 1pm at New Life United Methodist Church S. Liberty St Centreville, MD with a viewing two hours prior to the services. Interment in Chesterfield Cemetery Centerville. Condolences sent to www.henryfuneralhomepa.com.