Aug. 17, 1936
Tribute marks funeral of John S. Taylor
LARGO - Hundreds of mourners from all walks of life gathered here yesterday afternoon in the Sabbath quietude to pay their last respects to John S. Taylor, Pinellas County's leading citizen, who died early Saturday morning.
The services were held in the Largo Methodist Church, where Sen. Taylor was a devout worshiper during his lifetime.
Although he was eulogized in loving and tender words, the greatest expression of tribute was the throngs who occupied the church and stood outside the building. Every particle of space inside the church was taken.
Sen. Taylor died as he lived, a man of greatness and humility. The simple and impressive services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. W.K. Piner, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. W.S. Walker and Marvin H. Horton, presiding elder.
Sen. Taylor was the senator-elect to serve in Tallahassee beginning next January. He was once president of the state Senate.
An ardent Roosevelt supporter, he held a prominent position in the Democratic ranks as a national committeeman. He was also president of the Florida Citrus Exchange and of the Florida Horticultural Association.
Aug. 17, 1936
Tribute marks funeral of John S. Taylor
LARGO - Hundreds of mourners from all walks of life gathered here yesterday afternoon in the Sabbath quietude to pay their last respects to John S. Taylor, Pinellas County's leading citizen, who died early Saturday morning.
The services were held in the Largo Methodist Church, where Sen. Taylor was a devout worshiper during his lifetime.
Although he was eulogized in loving and tender words, the greatest expression of tribute was the throngs who occupied the church and stood outside the building. Every particle of space inside the church was taken.
Sen. Taylor died as he lived, a man of greatness and humility. The simple and impressive services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. W.K. Piner, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. W.S. Walker and Marvin H. Horton, presiding elder.
Sen. Taylor was the senator-elect to serve in Tallahassee beginning next January. He was once president of the state Senate.
An ardent Roosevelt supporter, he held a prominent position in the Democratic ranks as a national committeeman. He was also president of the Florida Citrus Exchange and of the Florida Horticultural Association.
Family Members
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William C Taylor
1869–1893
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Agnes A Taylor Johnson
1873–1958
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Pamelia Emily Taylor
1874–1875
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Warren James Taylor
1876–1877
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Nellie May Taylor Jackson
1878–1965
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Lillian Taylor Belcher
1880–1968
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Janie Keziah Taylor Whitehead
1882–1973
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Mary Julia Taylor Robarts
1885–1926
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Clevie Taylor Taylor Wadford
1886–1967
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