MUNCIE – Danny L. Taylor, 74, passed away on Friday morning, February 12, 2021 at Westminster Village.
He was born on June 9, 1946 in Muncie, the son of James R. and Marabelle (Keppler) Taylor and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1964. He received his B.S. Degree in Marketing from Ball State Un…READ MORE
MUNCIE – Danny L. Taylor, 74, passed away on Friday morning, February 12, 2021 at Westminster Village.
He was born on June 9, 1946 in Muncie, the son of James R. and Marabelle (Keppler) Taylor and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1964. He received his B.S. Degree in Marketing from Ball State University in 1969.
Danny worked at Ball State University as Periodical/Reserve Assistant at Bracken Library. He received many accolades and honors including: 2004 honorary inductee into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2008 A. Jane Morton Award Recipient, 2008 Community Center for Vital Aging-Fifty over 50 winner, 2009 honorary inductee into Golden Key International Honour Society, 2010 Disabled Student Development Harris-Rose Outstanding Alumnus Award, 2011 Ball State University retiree on March 1 after 40 years of service, Muncie Jaycees 1968 Spoke Award recipient and the United Cerebral Palsy Award 1982.
Surviving are one sister, Kay Lark of Anderson; one brother, Dr. Scott B. Taylor (wife, Lisa) of Muncie; seven nieces and nephews, Lauren Taylor, Justin Lark, Lindsay Taylor, Erin Taylor, Blake Taylor, Amara Lark and Jalen Lark; one great-niece, Layla Boyd; two aunts, Sandra Watters and Ellen Thomas; and very special friend, Jeff Canker (wife, Robin) of Muncie.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 7901 W. Isanogel Road, Muncie, with Rev. Dr. Ronald Naylor officiating. Burial will be private in Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 7901 W. Isanogel Road, Muncie, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to PUSH: Athletes Breaking Barriers, 11330 W. County Road 400 South, Yorktown, IN 47396.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Mt. Pleasant Chapel
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Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Time: 11:30 am
The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Mt. Pleasant Chapel
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Elm Ridge Cemetery
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Jan posted on 2/22/21
Remembering Danny and his positive spirit. He had a will to live life to the fullest and best that he could. He was a shining star and has earned his wings. Rest easy my friend...