Bill Taylor

William Floyd “Bill” Taylor, 65, of Poteau, OK left this life Thursday, September 04, 2014 in Poteau.  Bill was born April 21, 1949 in Poteau, OK to Delbert Floyd & Norma Louise (Thompson) Taylor.  He was retired from the US Navy and  served his country with pride and honor for 26 years.  Bill loved the outdoors; fishing, hunting & being with his grandchildren and the children he was so proud of.    Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sister,  Sunny Ineeta; nephew, David Taylor, granddaughter, Hope Rae Ellis.

He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Pam of the home;  his son & daughter in law, Staff Sgt. William L. & Michelle Taylor of Colorado Springs, CO; daughters & son in law, Brandie & Matt Bennett of Sallisaw, OK, Amy Taylor of Tahlequah, OK; 4 grandchildren, Kyla & Haley Taylor of Colorado Springs, Bralie Rust & Ty Bennett of Sallisaw; one brother & sister in law, Wayne “Tuffy” & Dede Taylor of McAlester, OK; five sisters & brothers in law, Suzanne & Leo Ritter of Poteau, OK, Kay Ollar of Mena, AR, Vicki Wilson of Howe, OK, Jan & Billy Clark of Spiro, OK, Gean Taylor of Panama, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many friends.

Services will be 11 am, Monday, September 8, 2014 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Gary Furr, Danny Blaylock, Rex Blaylock, Matt Bennett, Jimmy DeLap.

The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.