Gary Ben Taylor

Funeral services for Gary Ben Taylor, age 58, of Perry, Oklahoma are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday August 15, 2008 at the Perry Assembly of God with Pastor Lonnie Rutherford officiating. Interment will be in the Grace Hill Cemetery. Mr. Taylor was born on December 22, 1949 to Bennie Lewis and Ethel (Rickets) Taylor in Oklahoma City, OK. Gary grew up and attended school in the Oklahoma City area, later joining the United States Army where he served for 2 years in Vietnam. He received 1 purple heart and a one bronze star. He later married Melinda Rogers on July 29, 1986 in Texas. His hobbies included; working on cars, fishing and hunting. He was a truck driver for over 6 years. Mr. Taylor passed from this life on August 12, 2008 in Oklahoma City, OK He is survived by: Wife; Melinda of the home 2 Sons: Jeremy Taylor of Oklahoma City, OK Alfred Pete Manek of Perry, OK 3 Daughters: Cassandra Ingalls of Oklahoma City, OK Jennifer Butler of Florida Christie Hamby of Perry, OK 4 Brothers: John Taylor of Perry, OK, Jimmy Taylor of Perry, OK, Larry Taylor of Perry, OK, Richard Taylor of Moore, OK 6 Sisters: Linda Taylor of Perry, OK, JoAnn Tucker of Perry, OK, Sharon Heath of Perry, OK, Shirley Calhoun of Oklahoma City, OK, Lori Pearson, Teresa Nida of Perry, OK 11 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers; Kenneth Taylor and Donny Taylor. 2 sisters; Martha Taylor and Mary Miller. Memorials may be to the American Lung Association c/o Perry Funeral Home 203 E. Fir, Perry, OK 73077. Condolences may be sent using our online guestbook at www.perryfuneralh.com. Services are under the direction of Perry Funeral Home.