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Richard (Ricky) D. Taylor Obituary

Richard D. Taylor, age 72, of Glendale Heights, IL whose spirit departed from us on November 12, 2024. He was a man with a kind heart who delighted in the company of others and had a genuine passion for storytelling. An avid NASCAR fan, Richard especially admired Dale Earnhardt.

For over 25 years, he loved exploring the waters of Lake Michigan with his boat and first mate, and he found great joy in road trips that allowed him to experience the beauty of the open road. Richard's remarkable skill as a truck driver spanned 45 years, and he had the unique ability to park a semi just about anywhere.

Rick was a faithful husband to Phyllis (Willey) for 46 wonderful years. He is survived by his brother Walter (Martha) and leaves behind a legacy of love as a beloved uncle, brother-in-law,  a fixture in his tight knit neighborhood and a devoted friend to many.

Please join us for a Celebration of Rick's life on Saturday, December 14th from 1pm - 5pm at the American Legion Hall 570 S Gary Ave. Carol Stream, IL

In loving memory of Richard, we invite contributions to NAMI DuPage namidupage.org/donate in lieu of flowers.

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$575.00
Raised by 5 people

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$250.00
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WALTER TAYLOR JR
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Recent contributions

$250.00
The Mason family
$25.00
Josephine Rocska
$150.00
WALTER TAYLOR JR
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Happy Heavenly Birthday Rick ! I'll always remember Rick and I  laughing so hard when we sat on the dock and pressed th…
Happy Heavenly Birthday Rick ! I'll always remember Rick and I  laughing so hard when we sat on the…
Happy Heavenly Birthday Rick ! I'll always remember Rick and I  …
he had his own way of showing love for his immediate family...when his mother needed help he and Phyllis took care of h…
he had his own way of showing love for his immediate family...when his mother needed help he and Ph…
he had his own way of showing love for his immediate family...wh…

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Richard "Ricky" Taylor