Richard Leroy Taylor

Richard L. Taylor, 85, of Marshall died on Sunday August 2, 2020 at his home.
Richard was born on December 13, 1934 in Ceresco to Clyde and Lola (Daniels) Taylor. He attended Marshall Schools. On October 6, 1995 he married Vicki M. Reed in Battle Creek.
Richard was a truck driver for many years. He also worked in the auto body shop at Tidey Motor Sales in Marshall. He was a former member of the Marshall Moose Lodge. Richard really enjoyed truck driving, taking care of his lawn, and buying cars. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Vicki Taylor; children Russell Taylor, Jay S. Taylor, Robin Collins, Orville (Anna) Shirk, William Shirk, Kenneth Shirk, Sherry (Leo) Studabaker; Michael (Sharon) Snyder, Richard (Sharon) Snyder, Krystal Taylor; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Clyde Taylor.
A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children Hospital. Memorials can be mailed to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Service PO Box 519 Marshall MI 49068 for delivery to the charity. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook at http://www.kempffuneralhome.com