Rex Taylor

Rex R. Taylor, 82, Topeka, died Wednesday , July 9, 2003 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born May 31, 1921 in Abilene, the son of Leslie and Maye Ault Taylor. He was raised in Hillsboro, graduating from high school there. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1943 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Following his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served from 1944-1946.
Mr. Taylor worked as an engineer for KP&L for 40 years, before retiring in 1986. He was a member of First Christian Church, where he served as an elder and taught youth Sunday School classes for 50 years. He was a life member of the K-State Alumni Association, and was an avid Wildcat fan.
He married Phyllis Brooks on Feb. 24, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, David R. Taylor of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Lorrie Lloyd of Clay Center; 3 Sisters, Elaine Fast, Colorado Springs, Phyllis NcNeiley, Lenexa, Virginia Carl, Berthoud, CO; 4 grandchildren, Kelly and Lindsey Taylor and Josh and Seth Lloyd.
Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Monday at First Christian Church. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., 66604 or to Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas Ave, 66608.
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is in charge of arrangements.