THOMAS R. TAGGART JR.
DORSET - - Thomas R. Taggart Jr., age 55, a lifelong resident of Dorset, Ohio, died Sunday, May 21, 2006, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Andover.
He was born on December 1, 1950, in Ashtabula, to the late Thomas R. Taggart Sr. and Ruth G. (Burgett) Taggart. Mr. Taggart was a 1969 graduate of Jefferson High School, and was a Veteran, serving in the United States Army.
He worked for the Ashtabula County Highway Department for over 27 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
Mr. Taggart volunteered for the Dorset Fire Department, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing bingo, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Roberta A. Rose, whom he married on February 26, 1982; a son, Michael R. (Barbara) Taggart, and sons Michael and Cody, all of Ashtabula; stepdaughters, Mary Ann (Ken) Mracek of Dorset, Lisa K. (William) Duhl of Rome; and six sisters, Joyce M. Mann and Barbara A. Taggart, both of Dorset, Connie M. Kapferer of North Kingsville, Mary Lou Hill of Ashtabula, Susan J. Palmiter of Meadville, Pennsylvania, and Carol S. Sito of Pierpont.
Preceding him in death are his parents; an infant brother; a sister, Inez Pebbles; a stepson, Larry Spieth; and brother-in-law, Gary Rose.
Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., noon, Thursday, May 25, 2006, at BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 134 Prospect Street, Andover, followed by a graveside service at Dorset Cemetery.
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