Joseph Clarence Taylor

JOSEPH CLARENCE TAYLOR

October 5, 1936 – February 1, 2019

                Joseph was born in Pipestone, MN October 5, 1936 to Ephraim and Rose Taylor. Joseph grew up in Menahga and graduated from Menahga High School in 1955.  He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959.  Joseph began his career as a civilian working at Radar Stations in North Dakota and on the Dew Line before moving to the Twin City area where he worked for Control Data and spent 30+ years working for the Federal Aviation Administration which he retired from in 2002.  

                Joe is survived by his wife Melinda, and their seven children; Crystal (Jeff) Edwards, Justin (Becky) Taylor, Tamyra Calahan, Aaron (Betty) Taylor, Daniel (Sheila) Taylor, Damon(Julie)Taylor and Natalie(Gary) Morrison.  He is also survived by his Mother Rose Taylor, sister Lavonne (Marvin) Smith, Aunt Lorraine Niemela, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, and cousins.