Donald Taylor, (1921 - 2011) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

2 Timothy 4:7

90 years old
Born on February 16, 1921 in Buskirk, Kentucky, United States
Passed away on December 5, 2011 in Matewan, West Virginia, United States

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Donald Taylor, 90, born on February 16, 1921 and passed away on December 5, 2011. We will remember him forever.

It is my hope that this site will allow all that knew and loved my Uncle Donald, to not only create a stronger bond with and between ALL Family Members, but give us a place to honor Uncle Donald to keep his memories in our hearts and minds.

I ask that you all, during your visit with us, to please share your Memories, Stories, Photos, and any Favorite Music of Uncle Donald and his Lovely wife, Aunt Irene.

God Bless us all,

Paul D. Williams
Nephew - Cave City, KY
Kentucky.US.Marine.com

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December 5, 2022

Well, Uncle Donald, it seems as if we are coming out of one holiday here we begin to go right into another. But this one coming is the jewel of all Holy days; the birth of our Savoir Jesus Christ.

It's been getting a bit nippy here in the Morning, but this week it has been staying in the mid-'40s. I can't take the cold any longer like I used to, so if I can't put on enough layers of clothes I stay at home watching movies.

Just wanted to touch base with you and say hello and God Bless (as he already has). I will be back around, say for the next coming holiday.

Love ya' Uncle Donald,

November 17, 2022

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Uncle Donald.

I'm not going to say, "I wish you'll be at the table with us," because I know you will be with each one of us, in our hearts.

God Bless you Uncle Donald.

Love and miss,

February 16, 2022

Have a wonderful Birthday in Heaven, Uncle Donald. Just a few words to send my love to you.

Tell all our loved ones hello for us.

God Speed and Semper Fi'

December 5, 2021

So, here we are at another year since your passing.

Uncle Donald, you are so missed. I think of you often and wish I could travel back to when we last sat on the front porch swing, hashing some older Marine Corp stories.

Love and miss - God Bless

February 16, 2021

Wishing you a "Grand, Happy Birthday", sir.

Love and miss you Uncle Donald. Tell the rest of my family, I love and miss them also.

December 22, 2020

Sure wish we could repeat that last Christmas I was able to bring Mom home for that Christmas week. I think it was back in 2008. You two were sure enjoying yourselves that year.

Love you Marine I'm so glad that you are no longer in pain.

Go Bless you.

February 16, 2020

Hey Marine -

Checking in for your Birthday Today - You would have been 99 years today. I'll say it now and get it out of the way; "Save me a piece of cake."

I miss you every day Uncle Donald. I feel so proud knowing there are Marines as Great as You guarding Heaven's Streets.

Love ya' Uncle Donald. Hug my Mom for me. God Bless,

December 9, 2019

Hey Uncle Donald - I'm three days late checking in, but I'm now all present and accounted for.

Christmas is rolling in on us pretty quick.

Just wanted to say hello and that I miss you.

God bless,

February 16, 2019

Good morning Uncle Donald.

I have really been catching up on my sleep since I retired, but I do enjoy my free time. I sure do miss those talks and times that I enjoyed so with you before the Lord called you home.

I really got tired quick this year of all the rain and snow. Ready for some summer time.

I'll visit again Uncle Donald. You are in good hands.

Love you all.

December 5, 2018

"Attention to Orders"

Knowing my Uncle Donald has NEVER missed a formation for "Roll Call", I know that he will always be here, beside his Lord to be a guiding source when I need a gentle nudge now and then.

I just needed to check in with you sir. You were and still are there for me Uncle Donald and always will be in my heart.

Love and miss you. Semper Fi'
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" The Greatest Gift in Life, is Friendship. I have Received that Friendship."
~ H. H. Humphrey

Paul D. Williams
Nephew

March 15, 2018

Hey Marine - Good Morning.

You know me, I had to stop by and hold "Roll Call", Marine style.

I still think about you and Dreama all the time Uncle Donald. Sure do miss you both.

I'll keep checking in once in awhile sir.

God Bless,

February 16, 2018

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Today is the 97th anniversary of my Uncle Donald Taylor's Birth.

I miss you as much today Uncle Donald as I did the day you went home to be with your Lord.

I'll check back in with you again. Rest easy Marine.

God has Blessed you,

December 12, 2017

Dad, the years have come and gone so quickly. I miss you so very much.

December 5, 2017

What a celebration of Christ's birth this year, Roger is there with you all! Thank you for being so good to me, Donald, hug my beloved for me and tell him I'll be there soon!

December 5, 2017

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Dear Uncle Donald

Christmas Time is just not the same anymore with You, Mom and Dad gone. I sure did enjoy that Christmas that I was able to bring Mom over to see you all for Christmas week.

Lord you are missed sir. God Bless you Uncle Donald.

Love and miss you. I'll always hold my memories of you close.

June 14, 2017

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Dear Uncle Donald,

I will be on the road during Father's Day this year, so I'm going to bid you a Great Flag Day today, and an early Father's Day for Sunday now, so I don't forget it altogether.

Love ya', Marine.

God Bless,

December 5, 2016

Merry Christmas Uncle Donald. Knowing all is going great in heaven.I wish you a pleasant Holidays along with Mom,Dad and everyone else. May God bless all in heaven and In the presence of our Father God.

September 13, 2015

On this 12 day of September 2015 I am missing my dad and mom so very much. I just wish that I had a few more hours with them both. There was so little time with mom and not enough with dad...I love you both with all of my heart and soul......

June 17, 2015

Uncle Donald (Brother Marine);

Happy Father's Day (on Sunday)

I sure do miss you Uncle, and Brother Warrior; there were many fights you fought while with us down here; and the largest battle you won over to be with your Dear Lord and Aunt Irene - God Bless you Uncle Donald; I sure do miss hearing your voice on the phone when I would call, and the many trips sitting down at the dining table over "Pinto Beans and Cornbread." Sure would enjoy some of those with you right now.

No need saying God Bless and Take Care anymore, as you are in the Best of Places and the Best of Hands known to man, so I will leave you with the following;

Semper Fi' Uncle Donald - God Blessed you with four beautiful daughters, and all these Beautiful Grand Children, and they are living life in the Lord's name as you and Aunt Irene wanted them to.

Love you and God Bless,

PS... I'll visit again soon.

PSS... Please, give Aunt Irene a hug for me and tell her I love her.

February 16, 2015

Dear Uncle Donald;

I wanted to stop and wish you a Grand 94th Happy Birthday in Heaven with your Lady Love; Aunt Irene.

Love you Uncle Donald - Rest Easy, and God Bless,

January 1, 2015

Well Uncle Donald; Christmas 2014 has now passed and today is New Year's Day 2015.

I sure miss you; calling to talk, and going back home to visit for a weekend.

I know that your Girls missed your presence at home during this time of year since you left, but they are making it; with you and Aunt Irene in their hearts.

God knows I did love you so, and miss you so much.

I'll check back in again later Marine;

God Bless and keep the rest of those people up there in line.

Paul D. Williams
Nephew
Glasgow, KY

December 27, 2014

Well Marine; Christmas 2014 is almost over and we are beginning to head into a new year.

Wish you were here to help "Ring in The New Year", but I don't think ANYONE can argue that you have one of the Best Seats in the House.

Love you Uncle Donald; and Truly Miss you Marine.

God Bless you sir, and thank you so much for allowing me into your life and to be a part of your wonderful family.

Give Aunt Irene a Hug for me;

God Bless.

December 5, 2014

Hey Uncle Donald; 3 years today that you went home to the Lord and Aunt Irene.

Just wanted you to know that this Marine has not forgotten you, sir.

Love and miss you - God Bless you Marine; I'll check in with you after the New Year turns over.

November 29, 2014

Uncle Donald, Just wanted you to know we thought of you this Thanksgiving. Judy and I know you and Aunt Irene and Mom are having a great Thanksgiving together!

November 27, 2014

Well Marine - Thanksgiving Day today; sure wish you were here to break bread with again. I think that I could find some Pinto Beans to add to OUR meal to make it complete. Of course nothing even came close to our wonderful SOS in the morning mess Hall, no Matter what; yeah, right - yes, I'm laughing too; but I do miss a good batch of SOS, but it is so hard to find anyone anymore that can make it Correctly.

I'm staying in touch with the rest of your family down here; I just can't get over there enough, or as often as I would like to visit - and I speak for myself, as I'm sure Donna, Dreama and Diana need a break once in a while . Bonnie and I message each other from time to time, as she lives so far away for me to make a trip up there.

Love and miss you Uncle Donald - sure wish you were here, but I know that Aunt Irene has a hold on you with the Lord that can't be broken.

Hold a place close by for me, so when I get there, you and I can catch up on all the Scuttlebutt.

November 24, 2014

Uncle Donald, remembering you and thinking of you in heaven above with Mom,Dad and Aunt Irene. Be sure to take care of each other and all my other Uncles, Aunts, Grandma's Grandpa's and all other family members that now reside in the house of our Lord.

Nephew, Thomas Lee Williams

November 11, 2014

Happy Veterans' Day to you, dad. Life is not the same without you. I honor you today for your devotion to God, His Church, your wife, children, and family. You also had a loyalty to your country and your fellow Marines. May I live my life that I may see you and mom one day. I love you with all my heart.

November 11, 2014

My Dear Uncle;

I didn't forget yesterday, it was just a little hard after seeing your photo in the Marine Uniform; I was just not able to type anything.

But today is Veterans Day and I could not let this day of remembrance go by as well.

I miss your presence here Uncle Donald, as I know that your girls do as well. But, we know that you are enjoying your Beautiful love, Aunt Irene once more, as well as sharing that Glorious Home we all know as Heaven, so I'll just leave you today with these few words;

"This life passes in the blink of an eye. But the story has only begun.
So go, taste and see the Goodness of God. I'll see you in a little while."

I love you so very much; say hello to Aunt Irene for me.

Love you Uncle Donald,

God Bless,

September 9, 2014

Just stopping to say a few words to you Uncle Donald - Sure wish you were here, you are missed.

Love ya' and Semper Fi'

June 16, 2014

Well Uncle Donald, here it is Father's Day - 2014. Sure wish you were still with us Marine; I'm running out of people to talk to.

Love and miss you Uncle Donald; Happy Father's Day and God Bless.

June 11, 2014

Well Uncle Donald, we sent Mom off to join you on the 9th of June 2014. It was hard to see her go, but as you knew, she was tired and ready to go home.

You are both now together, with the rest in the Lord's house, so I ask that you all watch over each other.

I Love you Uncle Donald,

God Bless,

February 16, 2014

To a great uncle, and great person of God and family.

Nephew, Thomas Lee Williams
Gulf Coast of Mississippi

December 5, 2013

It has now been two years since you left to be with Sweet Aunt Irene, and to be with the Supreme Father.

God Bless you and Aunt Irene, Uncle Donald.

and Semper Fi' to a Brother Marine.

Love and miss,

May 27, 2013

To my Brother Marine; Uncle Donald

I've been trying to compose this note most of the day, but I keep coming up against this wall of tears.

I'll just say "Semper Fi', Marine".

Love and Miss you, and God Bless

February 17, 2013

What a privilege it was to know Donald Taylor! Warmth resonated from this man to everyone he met. A great soldier, father, husband and friend, he will forever be missed! Roger and Judy DeHart

February 16, 2013

DAD, TODAY WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR 92 BIRTHDAY AND I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT YOU ALL DAY. YOUR BELIEFS AND FAITH IN GOD AND HIS CHURCH HAVE BEEN SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME. I WAS AND STILL AM VERY PROUD TO CALL MYSELF YOUR DAUGHTER. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.

February 16, 2013

My Father was a great husband and loved my mom very much....When mom died he was standing by her and said with tears in his eyes I wish I could take her place....He loved all his children and grandchildren very much...He was a great person and always tried to do the right thing...He is missed very much..Home will never be the same without him...Rest in peace Dad..Love you..

February 16, 2013

I just wanted to leave an anniversary Tribute to my wonderful Uncle Donald. Your memories are as strong with me today as they were the day our Lord took you into his wonderful Grace.

Love and miss,

June 13, 2012

i knew him from a very young age and all ways fhought very high of him
never faily to see him when i was back in matewan RIP donald

December 25, 2011

Christmas just wasn't the same without you with us..I miss you more each day..People say that time will ease the pain and empty feeling that we all have in our hearts...I hope and pray that this is so true..You were such a big part of my life...I know that it will never be the same...Dad, you were such a strong independent man but also a loving and kind father to me..Hugs

December 14, 2011

I'm lighting this candle in hopes it helps his family though these hard times.
My uncle donald was a good man and a great Uncle. I spend many a summmer around him and Uncle Sam Taylor, and have good memories of both of them. Rest in peace Uncle Donald.

December 11, 2011

I met Uncle Donald one time many years ago. My brother, Paul , has relayed many stories to me about him. He was a very religious man who loved his family and his country. He lived a full life of 90 years. He's now in a better place where he's no longer suffering. May God bless you all. Love, Your cousin, Tom Williams

December 11, 2011

My DAD was the finest man you could ever know. He taught his children to love the lord and to love mankind and our country.. My life will never be the same without seeing him every day. The last three years we were together every day and i will miss that. He never wanted his children to see his suffering and was always looking out for us. I love you dad and miss you so much.

December 11, 2011

The 13 yrs. that I was Donald's neighbor brought some great memories. He was a true blessing to know. He was a Veteran that loved his country and showed it by flying his flag faithfully in his front yard. I remember during the 2009 flood he thought his flag pole was going to be washed off and he doing all he could to get someone to get his flag off that pole before something happen to it.

December 11, 2011

I regret the passing of another warrior. Though I did not know Mr. Taylor, his service to our nation will always exist as a tribute to his patriotism and love for his country. Bless him Lord for his love and steadfast loyalty!

December 10, 2011

My father was a wonderful father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend....I love and miss him....He was a remarkable man who wanted all of his children to be members of the Church....I hope and pray that I can be reunited with him and mom when my life's journey is over....

December 5, 2011

I lost a Great Friend today, a Brother Marine and my Loving Uncle Donald; He has been with us now for 90 years - a Full and Happy Life.

I am so glad that his suffering is no more, and that he is home now with the Lord and Aunt Irene.

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December 5, 2022

November 17, 2022

February 16, 2022

Have a wonderful Birthday in Heaven, Uncle Donald. Just a few words to send my love to you.

Tell all our loved ones hello for us.

God Speed and Semper Fi'

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God you have brought me to the beginning of a new day.

Bonnie, Teri, Tami, Dad, Dreama, Renee, and Diana in Canada

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Christmas Memories of 2004

December 5, 2017

Dear Uncle Donald

Christmas Time is just not the same anymore with You, Mom and Dad gone from this physical life.

I sure did enjoy the Christmas I was able to bring Mom over to see you all for Christmas week that year.

You sure made Mom's Day. She was laughing so hard as you kept opening your gifts from your family sitting in your chair by the door. I could tell that you were both living and enjoying life 'back in the day' when you both were just kids yourselves.

Lord your are missed sir. God Bless you Uncle Donald.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all our family that you are with was well as those still here in the physical world.

Love and miss you. I'll always hold my memories of you close.

My Lasting Memories

November 20, 2012

I lost a Great Friend, a Brother Marine and a Loving Uncle when you passed Uncle Donald - another 2 weeks and it will have been a full year since you left us, to be with God and Aunt Irene.

I am so glad that your suffering is no more, and that you are home with the Lord and Aunt Irene."

Uncle Donald, I miss your presence in my world so much; and I will never lose my memories of you.

Semper Fi' Marine;

Paul D. Williams (Nephew)

Master Sergeant, USMC (Ret)
Glasgow, Kentucky

Remember me

January 19, 2012

Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.

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