EDWARD MORRIS TAYLOR

Heart Attack is Fatal to Local Man

Morris Taylor, World War Vet, Dies Suddenly in Pike


E. M. Taylor, known as Morris, of Paintsville, died January 6, at
Marrowbone in Pike County from a heart attack.

Mr. Taylor was a driller and was employed by H. L. Skidmore at the
time of his death.

He had just completed a night shift when death occurred.

Mr. Taylor had been afflicted with a weak heart for some time.

Mr. Taylor was a veteran of World War No. 1 and was a very popular
man.  He was 47 years old.

Funeral services were held January 8, and burial took place in the
family cemetery at Staffordsville.

Members of the American Legion Post of Paintsville had charge of the
services at the grave.

He is survived by his wife and one son, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Will Taylor of Staffordsville.

He is also survived by two brothers, Willard and Bert Taylor, both of
Staffordsville, and one sister who is living in Ohio.

Funeral services were conducted by the Jones Funeral Home.


Paintsville Herald
Thursday
1-22-1942

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