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Jean Norman Taylor, 89 of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Cameron Regional Medical Center.

Services were held at 11 am, Saturday, July 24, at the First Christian Church in Gallatin. Visitation was held one hour prior to service. For those friends that were not able to attend the service, there was also a visitation call after 11 am on Friday, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin Senior Citizens Center of the First Christian Church in Gallatin, in care of the funeral home.

Jean was born May 29, 1921 to Samuel and Jessie (Wathen) Taylor in Amity, Mo. He graduated from Maysville High School in 1939. Following his graduation, he was employed with the Record-Journal Newspaper in Maysville. In June of 1942, he enlisted in the army where he served his country for two years. Jean was united in marriage to Marguerite Johnson on Oct. 15, 1942. She preceded him in death in February 2002.

Jean was a long time employee of the postal service where he worked in the Gallatin office, later transferring to Norborne, Mo., as the postmaster. Jean retired in November of 1977, after 35 years of dedicated service.

Jean was united in marriage to Louise (Getz) Hass on Dec . 1, 2002 in Gallatin, where they made their home. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Gallatin. Jean was also a dedicated member of the American Legion Post 68 and the Gallatin Lions Club, where he served for over 60 years and worked in any capacity that was needed. Jean took great pride in devoting his time and talents to these organizations. He was also an avid sports fan and liked to bowl. Jean and Louise took pleasure in spending time together whether it be gardening, morning walks, attending curch or traveling. The last few years, the couple enjoyed spending their winters in Florida with friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marguerite; son, Jerry Taylor; brothers, James, Floyd and Rolla Taylor.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Taylor of the home; daughter, Suzanne Taylor of Laguna Beach, Calif.; son, Alan Taylor and wife Pam of Oxnard, Calif.; step-children: Carmen Morrissey and husband Dennis of Jefferson City, Mo.; Warren VanGundy of Emporia, Kan.; sisters, Nelle Daul and Maxine White, both of Maysville; grandchildren, Trevor Taylor, Mike and April Morrow; three great-grandchildren.

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