"Sometimes you never get a chance to thank people who had such a significant impact on your life. Your work ethic, professionalism, and sense of humor continue to ring loud and clear. You always did it the right way. You were a great mentor and teacher. God Bless"
In loving memory of
Eston John Taylor
June 9, 1933 - October 18, 2011
Mr. Eston John Taylor, 78, of Burlington died Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Great River Medical Center.
Born June 9, 1933 in Scotland County, Missouri, he was the son of Elmer Wallace and Robbie Ann Burkett Taylor. On June 30, 1957 he married Alberta Orton in Scotland County.
Mr. Taylor was a member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 125 working for Harris Plumbing and Heating, Ammex and Armor Dial. After 35 years with the union, he worked at the Burlington Public Schools for 12 years before retiring.
Mr. Taylor loved to fish and his dogs, Cookie and Sissy.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Alberta Taylor; three daughters, Lisa (Jerry) Grubb of Memphis, Missouri and Rhonda (David) Young and Tammi (Ed Propst) Taylor both of Kirksville, Missouri; one son, Rick Taylor of Burlington; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Estel "Tiny" Taylor; three sisters, Esther Thomann, Edith Taylor and Vivian Jean Dabney; and twin granddaughters.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, October 21st, in Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m.
The funeral service for Mr. Taylor will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 22nd, in Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Dean Benton officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
A memorial has been established.
According to Mr. Taylor's wishes, cremation will be accorded following the funeral service.
Tributes
"I am so sorry for your loss. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God's Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time. "
"Eston was my father. He was the center of my families world. As the stories at his visitation were told, it was obvious how important he was to so many people. We appreciate his friends, whom we consider family, that were as moved by his passing as my family was. I want to Thank Lunning Chapel and Pastor Dean who portrayed father as a family man that was respected, appreciated, and truely loved by all. He will be loved forever. He watches over us still. Rest in peace daddy. I LOVE YOU..."
"Alberta & Family; We are so sorry to learn of Eston's passing. Our sympathy - just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. "
"Eston was my dads best friend.they both loved working on car together.Eston was a great friend to our whole family.thank you Eston for being such a good friend and a big part of our lifes.love Doug and Gloria Ells"
"Every time Eston would bring treats down to school Food Service and Maintenance, he always brought me an apple (I'm a diabetic). I know Alberta put it all together for him, but he always found the time to drop the apple by and make my day more enjoyable. He will be missed and not forgotten. He was a "Gentleman" and those are hard to find. "