BRADLEY DEAN TAYLOR

Bradley Dean Taylor, age 52, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 2:36 a.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN on July 29, 1957, he was the son of Laurel Eugene and Donnabelle "Johnnie" (Wagner) Taylor.A lifetime Fort Wayne resident, he graduated with the Class of 1978 from Homestead High School, Fort Wayne. For 17 years, he worked for I & M sub stations and as a former meter reader, for 10 years at Fort Wayne Foundry in the machining division and for a few months at National Tube until his illness didn't allow him to physically work anymore. He was a member of Three Rivers Wesleyan Church, Fort Wayne. Survivors include his parents, Laurel and Donnabelle "Johnnie" Taylor of Fort Wayne, IN; daughters, Amber Taylor and Emilee Taylor of Fort Wayne; brothers, Gregory Eugene (Cindy) Taylor of Pierceton and Vance Alan (Rhonda Ferry) Taylor of Orland, FL; 1 niece, Angela Taylor; 2 nephews, Christopher Taylor and Caleb Logan; 1 granddaughter, and former spouse, Gwen of Fort Wayne. Visitation is Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral service is Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Greg Smith of the Faith Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Chapel (Sand Bank), 7125 S 500 E, Columbia City, IN. Memorials may be given in Mr. Taylor's memory to the donor's choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.