Dean Taylor

Dean Taylor, 81, of Cape Gir-ardeau died Thursday, April 19, 2007, at the Lutheran Home.

He was born Dec. 15, 1925, in Belleville, Ill., son of Omer and Sophia Foster Taylor.

Taylor previously owned and operated Dean Taylor Cadillac and Oldsmobile in Cape Gir-ardeau.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Survivors include a niece, Debra Oscarson of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and three nephews, Larry Taylor of Mobile, Ala., Roger Taylor of Houston, Texas, and Cleveland Walker of Palestine, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

There will be a private graveside service at IOOF Cemetery in Benton, Ill., at a later date.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.