Lawrence Taylor

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Lawrence J. Taylor, 84, of Perryville died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at Perry Oaks Manor in Perryville.

He was born April 2, 1920, in Perry County, the son of John and Ora Johnson Taylor.

He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. During his tour of duty he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and was a life member of the VFW.

Surviving are three brothers, Hubert, Clyde and Eugene Taylor, all of Perryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 6:30 to 9:20 a.m. Thursday at the Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. A parish wake service will be at 6 p.m.; a VFW service will be at 7 p.m.

The rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with the Rev. William Thess officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.