Theodore Taylor Obituary

Theodore Nett Taylor

Theodore Nett "Ted" Taylor, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Ted was born and raised in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of Charles L. Taylor and Irene Wolf Taylor.

He served in U.S. Navy during World War II as a signalman on LSM147 in the Central and Southwest Pacific Theaters, attaining the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class.

Following his service, he attended Findlay College, graduating in 1949. He lettered on the football team. He met his wife, Barbara Jean Adams, while attending college in Findlay. They married at St. Michael's Catholic Church in 1949.

Ted worked a few years as an insurance agent in Findlay, Columbus, and Toledo, before choosing a career in education with the Beaver Local School system in Columbiana County, Ohio. He moved the family to Lisbon, Ohio, in 1958, and began his new career as a science teacher at Beaver Local Junior High. He enrolled and completed a master's degree in School Administration at Kent State University, became a school administrator, and several years later, became the Principal of Beaver Local High School. He remained in this position until retirement.

He was an avid golfer throughout life, serving as golf coach at Beaver Local, and was honored with admission to Beaver Local Athletic Hall of Fame. He was active in Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and National LSM Association. He enjoyed painting landscape pictures as another of his hobbies.

Ted's family resided in Lisbon from 1958 until 1984 when he retired. Ted and Jean moved to Bradenton, Florida a year later where they enjoyed the fruits of their labors for the next 30 years. They took up residence in Dade City, Florida, in 2015, with their daughter, Susan, a retired nurse, and son-in-law, Bob, who selflessly dedicated themselves to Ted and Jean's care as they aged.

He is survived by his brother, Howard Taylor; seven children, Susan (Bob) McCoy, Jim (Lisa) Taylor, Terri (Steve) Crane, Dr. Nancy Taylor (Dr. Perry Crowl), Judy Sheaffer, Jon (Kammy) Taylor, and Kristen (Tim) Morris; son-in-law, Art Exten; sister-in-law, Peggy (Jerry) Bills; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Bob and Skip Taylor; daughters, Leeann Taylor and Diane Taylor Exten; and son-in-law, Doug Sheaffer.

His remains will be interred at St. Michael's Cemetery, Findlay, with Jean and their eldest daughter, Leeann.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The University of Findlay or Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, Florida.