Wilmer Robert Taylor, Jr.

Wilmer Robert Taylor, Jr., 66, of Christiana died at his home on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Anita Weaver Taylor with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Wilmer R. Taylor, Sr. of Honey Brook and the late Charlotte Simmers Taylor.
Bob was a 1967 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge he continued his education at West Chester University graduating in 1979.
He was employed as a social worker for the State of PA retiring in 2001.
He was a member and Past President of the Christiana Lions Club and he was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church.

He is survived, in addition to his wife and father, by his Aunt Thelma Taylor of Coatesville and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Ann Bernard.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11am from the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA with a viewing from 10 to 11am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christiana Lions Club, 325 N. Bridge Street, Christiana, PA 17509.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com