Oliver's birth certificate lists his birth as August 19, 1922. He always celebrated his birthday on the 23rd and his military records list his birth as August 23rd, the date reflected on his grave stone.
The Victoria Advocate
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX
Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Page 8A
OLIVER CHANDLER TAYLOR
YOAKUM --Oliver Chandler Taylor, 77, of Yoakum, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999.
He was born Aug. 23, 1922, in Yoakum, to the late Julius Monroe and Ada Alice Chandler Taylor. He was a retired engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad, having served over 40 years. Mr. Taylor served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: wife; two daughters; and three grandchildren. [Note: Edited to remove the names of the living]
Preceded in death by: sister, Gaynell Walcik; brother, Louis Taylor; and grandson, Joshua Philip Worden.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Richard Bowden officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.
Memorials: First Baptist Church.
The Victoria Advocate
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX
Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Page 8A
OLIVER CHANDLER TAYLOR
YOAKUM --Oliver Chandler Taylor, 77, of Yoakum, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999.
He was born Aug. 23, 1922, in Yoakum, to the late Julius Monroe and Ada Alice Chandler Taylor. He was a retired engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad, having served over 40 years. Mr. Taylor served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: wife; two daughters; and three grandchildren. [Note: Edited to remove the names of the living]
Preceded in death by: sister, Gaynell Walcik; brother, Louis Taylor; and grandson, Joshua Philip Worden.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Richard Bowden officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.
Memorials: First Baptist Church.
Oliver's birth certificate lists his birth as August 19, 1922. He always celebrated his birthday on the 23rd and his military records list his birth as August 23rd, the date reflected on his grave stone.
The Victoria Advocate
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX
Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Page 8A
OLIVER CHANDLER TAYLOR
YOAKUM --Oliver Chandler Taylor, 77, of Yoakum, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999.
He was born Aug. 23, 1922, in Yoakum, to the late Julius Monroe and Ada Alice Chandler Taylor. He was a retired engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad, having served over 40 years. Mr. Taylor served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: wife; two daughters; and three grandchildren. [Note: Edited to remove the names of the living]
Preceded in death by: sister, Gaynell Walcik; brother, Louis Taylor; and grandson, Joshua Philip Worden.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Richard Bowden officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.
Memorials: First Baptist Church.
The Victoria Advocate
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX
Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Page 8A
OLIVER CHANDLER TAYLOR
YOAKUM --Oliver Chandler Taylor, 77, of Yoakum, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999.
He was born Aug. 23, 1922, in Yoakum, to the late Julius Monroe and Ada Alice Chandler Taylor. He was a retired engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad, having served over 40 years. Mr. Taylor served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: wife; two daughters; and three grandchildren. [Note: Edited to remove the names of the living]
Preceded in death by: sister, Gaynell Walcik; brother, Louis Taylor; and grandson, Joshua Philip Worden.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Richard Bowden officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.
Memorials: First Baptist Church.
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