Robert "Bob" Taylor

Robert “Bob” Taylor, 85, son of the late Leo and Hazel Taylor, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio after a short illness. He was a graduate of Southern High School where he carried out his love for sports in both basketball and baseball. Bob also served in the United States Air Force. Bob was born on March 9, 1936. He is survived by his wife, Zoie Addis Taylor; his son, JD (Carolyn) Taylor; grandchildren, Erica (Nathan) Stanley of Cheshire, Ohio and Holly (Brett) Pierce of Cheshire, Ohio; great grandchildren, Elijah, Abigail, Gracelynn Raike, Lincoln, Emma, and Ryker Pierce; stepchildren, Brenda (Ross) Elliott, Joe Kiskis, Kenny (Karen) Kiskis, Karen (David) McCarty, Danny (Cecilia Mercante) Kiskis, and Elaine (Robbie Robbins) Kiskis; 19 step grandchildren; and 18 and 1 coming in July step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Scott Taylor and Jeffrey Taylor and a stepson, Tom Kiskis. Bob retired from the Goodyear Tire Rubber and Shell Plant to become a full-time Grandpa. When he was not being a Grandpa, he would be spending his free time at the Feed Stop. While at the Feed Stop, he enjoyed each person he encountered and built lifelong friendships. These lifelong friendships developed when he participated in team pinning with his dear friend Brian Unroe. Bob was an avid sports fan with his favorite time of the year being March Madness. Many knew Bob from his many years of officiating baseball, basketball, and football where he enjoyed watching the successes of each child. Bob was well-respected for his involvement in the community. He was actively involved in seeing every child succeed in either sports or in the community 4-H clubs. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him; but the ones who called him “Pap” will miss him the most. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Willis Funeral Home; and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in Gravel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to honor his love for children. Memorial donations may be given to the relocation of the Gallia County Fairgrounds or the Gallipolis Shrine Club. Please make checks payable to Gallia County Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 931, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Please make checks payable to the Gallipolis Shrine Club, P.O. 82, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. The family of “Grandpa” wishes to give a heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of Holzer Health System for the compassionate care and love he was given while in their care. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.