John Forrest Taylor Jr. of Coatesville

John Forrest Taylor, Jr., 95, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Freedom Village. He was the widow of the late Mae Elizabeth “Betty” (Fox) Taylor, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Alice C. (Martin) and John Forrest Taylor Sr.

An area resident his entire life, he was a 1939 graduate of Scott High School. He served honorably in the US Navy during WWII.

Forrest was employed by PECO Electric for 32 years where he worked as a foreman, retiring in 1978.

He was a Past President of Washington Hose Co. of Coatesville, Past Commander for American Legion in Harrisburg, Past Master for Brandywine Goddard Lodge #383 F&AM of Coatesville and a member of the Reading Consistery.

He was predeceased by his wife, Betty, his son, John F. Taylor III, and his siblings, Ira, Donald and Richard Taylor.

He is survived by his adopted son, Tom Madonna, husband of Dottie, of Coatesville, and his adopted daughter, Karen Arters, companion of Andy, of Honey Brook, adopted nephew Pat Vollmer, husband of Barbara, of Honey Brook.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg followed by interment in Bellevue Presbyterian Church of Gap. Viewing will be held from 10 until 11 AM at the Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com