Ted Joseph Taylor

Ted Taylor,
Freeland, Michigan
Formerly of Zilwaukee, Michigan

Loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Covenant Medical Center. He was 64 years old. Ted was born on March 18, 1956 to the late Gerald and Gail (Walton) Taylor in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1974. Ted later attended Delta to become a tool and die maker. On February 4, 2011 he married Cynthia Wilson in Saginaw, she survives him.

Ted spent his working years as a machine operator at Danaher Motion, formerly Thompson Ball and Screw. He retired in 2012 after working 22 years. Ted spent his free time playing Euchre at the Pulaski Hall with his father in law Ralph Wilson, going to the casino, and eating out (always with a coupon). He also enjoyed playing on his four- wheeler, moped, snowmobile and boat which he considered his “toys”. Ted was also an avid sports fan; he loved to watch the Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Lions and the Detroit Tigers. He was a fan of watching football and Sci-fi shows. Above all he adored his children, grandchildren, his cats Ozzy and Bella and his granddogs Mopeet and Teddy.

Ted is survived by his wife Cynthia and three daughters: Erin (David) Casey, Ericka (Brad) Lich and Katie (Brett) Londos; grandchildren: Emma and Olivia Casey and Evelyn and Adeline Lich. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Norman (Carrie) Davis Jr., Kristie (Jeff) Allen, Emily Portno, Anthony (Yvette) Perez and his great nieces and nephews: Alex, Katrina, Anthony, Joe, Omar, Carter, Lilly, Anthony Jr, Olivia, and Matilda. He had a special spot in his heart for niece Sara (Omar) Barnes. Also surviving him are his sisters Marcia (Norm) Davis and Diane Perez (San Antonio, Texas). Ted is also survived by Cindy’s family whom he loved socializing with; Catherine (Craig) Hawes, Thomas (Angel) Wilson, Maryann (Luke) Hardesty, Mary Graebner and Nancy Cushman.

Ted was predeceased by his brother Craig Taylor.

A funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2020 at W.L. Case and Company (4480 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw). Rev. Robert Richards will officiate. Honoring Ted’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Due to the worldwide health pandemic, indoor building capacity is limited, face coverings will be required and social distancing will be encouraged. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to reduce the spread of Covid- 19 in our community. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Diabetes Foundation.