Elmer Taylor

BRAIDWOOD—Elmer Ray Taylor, 63, passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 at his home in Braidwood.
He was born in Peoria on June 1, 1955 to Florence “Betty” and Raymond Taylor. Formerly of Lacon and Chillicothe, he married Patricia Taylor on Nov. 21, 1983.
Elmer loved to spend time with his family and friends.  
Surviving are his children: Stacy (Jeff) Schott, of Braidwood; Shane (Angela) Crew, of Lacon and Jamie Taylor North, of Nebraska; seven grandchildren: Alyson, Derek, Landon, Sean, Jaxon, Austin and Rally; his brothers and sisters: Jimmy (Kim) Taylor, of Peoria; Leon (Syd) Buell, of Chillicothe; Joe (Loretta) Taylor, of Orland Park; Earl (Martha) Buell, of Peoria; Chris (Rose) Taylor, of Peoria; Penny Taylor and Pam (Bob) Martinez, both of California; Jeff (Gloria) Taylor, of East Peoria; Michelle (Joe) Keys, of Peoria; Randy (Christine) Taylor, of North Carolina and Marcella Horton. of Alabama and many nieces and nephews
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, who passed away in 2016; one sister, Nola Sonne and one brother, Johnnie Buell.   
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be private graveside services.  
Memorials can be made to the Braidwood Fire Protection District in Elmer's name.