Bruce Edward Taylor

May 17, 2024

Bruce Edward Taylor, 86, of rural Frankfort, died May 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born December 30, 1937 at Mattix Corner (Clinton County) Ind. to Raymond & Ruby (Ferguson) Taylor.  He married Barbara J. Robison on November 22, 1957 in Geetingsville and she survives.

Bruce was a 1955 graduate of Frankfort High School and a lifelong resident of rural Frankfort.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963.  He worked for Chrysler Corporation/Kokomo Transmission for 32 years, retiring on December 31, 1988.  Bruce was a member of the Geetingsville Presbyterian Church since July 15, 1979.  He enjoyed traveling and woodworking.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22nd at the funeral home with Carrie & Mike Munson officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow the service in Geetingsville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Clinton County Cancer Fund, 258 ½ Fourth St., Frankfort, IN 46041 or Paw Pals of Clinton County, P.O. Box 124, Frankfort, IN 46041.

Survived by:

Wife: Barbara J. Taylor of rural Frankfort, Son: Brian (Tina) Taylor of Frankfort, Daughters: Brenda (Kenny) Welch of rural Frankfort, Beverly (Rick) Ploughe of rural Frankfort, Sisters: Lora Thomas of rural Frankfort, Margie Lawson of rural Frankfort, 6 Grandchildren: Branden Taylor, Kayla Welch, Lindsay Gephart, Austin Welch, Brett Taylor and Baylee Welch, 4 Great-Grandchildren: Elliott, Brinley, Bostyn and Rose.

Preceded by:

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Larry Lawson, David Robison and Danny Thomas.

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7 Condolences for “Bruce Edward Taylor”

  1. Julia and Joe Mink May 18, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Joe and I are so sorry for your loss. Such a nice man. May you find peace.

  2. Wanda Kercheval May 18, 2024 at 9:21 pm

    Sympathies to the family, sorry for your loss.

  3. Freda Welch Yeary May 18, 2024 at 10:00 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you Kenny and the family.

  4. Jenny Smith May 18, 2024 at 11:51 pm

    Margíe and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the days to come.

  5. Linda Taylor Seibert May 19, 2024 at 2:25 pm

    So sorry for your loss. He was a great man. Will be greatly missed.

  6. Cindy and Brian Beals May 21, 2024 at 9:34 am

    So sorry for your loss…may all your great memories help you during this difficult time. Thinking of the whole family!

  7. Jeff Michael May 30, 2024 at 9:46 am

    I’m sorry to learn of the passing of Bruce, I have a lot of fond memories of him and enjoyed seeing him come over to his Dads to help on the farm whenever I was there. Thinking of Barbara & family during this time.

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