Myron Taylor

Obituary of Myron TaylorMyron Leon Taylor joined his Lord and Savior on Oct. 6, following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Myron's 65 years of life were exemplified by his zeal to serve his Lord, his family, and others with whom he shared his talents, gifts and grace. Born in Huntington, Ind., in 1947, Myron soon embarked on a lifetime of service. At 13, while hoeing in his family's garden, he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. As the seeds of the garden emerged into mature vegetation, so did Myron's spiritual, physical and intellectual life. He completed his undergraduate studies in music education (band and choir K-12) at Indiana Wesleyan University, formerly Marion College at the time of his enrollment. In 1971, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and completed 6-1/2 years of service retiring with the rank of Captain. His interest in aeronautics continued as he completed training, and secured a position as a Federal Aviation Agency Air Traffic Controller in Wellington, Ohio. Continuing on the aviation career path, he moved to Rochester Hills, Mich. and accepted a position at a Detroit flight service station. Myron's quest for professional growth continued as he returned to higher education through the benefits of the GI Bill, enrolling, and ultimately completing, a master's degree in accounting at Walsh College in Troy, Mich. Armed with an advanced degree, he pursued another career in finance and accountancy with non-profit agencies in Michigan. Determined to move south and 'retire,' Myron relocated his family to Ocala, Fla. in 2001, nearer to his immediate family. His retirement was short-lived when a financial position became available with the City of Ocala, and Myron reentered the workplace until his final retirement in 2009.Throughout his busy and productive professional life, Myron never lost sight of his priorities: Christ and family. He was always serving churches in various ministries directing choirs, music specials, teaching, ushering, counting offerings, building projects and a myriad of other activities. His ministerial talents were vested in the Village View Community Church in Summerfield, Fla., where he was a member.During those rare moments that Myron was not engaged in professional or volunteer labor, he enjoyed yard and garden work, including his pond stocked with plants and fish. He relished quiet times for reading, conversation with family and friends, and watching television. Sharing his life were the people that Myron loved and served. His wife Penny; sons Martin (Natacha), Paul (Melissa), and Brent (deceased in 1986); Myron's mother Jane Taylor; father Roy (deceased); brother Byron (Peggy); and sisters Sherrill and Serena Britton (Tim). His seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; 26 nieces and nephews, including spouses; eight great nieces and great nephews.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: Village View Community Church, 8585 SE 147th Pl. Summerfield, FL 34491; OR Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478-4860 ATTN: Fund Development; OR Grace Presbyterian Church, 2255 SE 38th Street, Ocala, FL 34480.

Myron Taylor

December 31, 1969 - October 6, 2013