Garvis "Wayne" Taylor Obituary (1944

Garvis “Wayne” W. Taylor, 76, of Waukegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born March 24, 1944 in Waukegan and was a lifetime resident. Wayne was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He graduate from Waukegan High School in 1962, was the first college graduate in the family from Southern Illinois University in 1967 and served in the United States Army in 1969. He was an avid golfer at Bonnie Brook in Waukegan for over 50 years; enjoyed time at his home in Bonita Springs, Florida and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Lou; children, Greg Taylor of Waukegan, Beth (Jason) Huizenga of Kenosha; grandchildren, Case and Brooke Huizenga; brother, Richard Taylor of Waukegan; several nieces and nephews and other family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glennie G. and Cora Mae (nee Kelly) Taylor. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to Covid 19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or St. Jude's (www.stjude.org) Arrangements are under the direction of PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Please sign our guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com.