Charles C. Taylor

Charles C. Taylor, Sr., 86, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest. He was born in Ohio County to the late Edmond “Jake” and Lillian Hendrix Taylor.

Charles retired from Glenmore Distillery following 43 years of service. Many will remember him from years of coaching youth baseball and softball teams. He was an avid U.K. Basketball and New York Yankees fan. Most of all, he loved spending time with family, especially watching his grandchildren play sports.

He was preceded in death by daughters, Deborah Dianne Taylor and Pamela Taylor; a son, Charles C. Taylor, Jr.; a granddaughter, Heather Powell and a brother, Larry W. Taylor.

Charles is survived by his children, Tammy Huff (Bobby) of Owensboro, Rod Taylor (Vicki) of Maceo, Chris Taylor (Robin) of Owensboro, Melinda Powell of Evansville, IN and Wayne Taylor of Chatanooga, TN; siblings, Lois Ann Wedding and Doug Taylor (Beth); 12 grandchildren, Bobby Huff (Katlyn), Mallery Berry (Derek), Andrea Edge (Blake), Tara Sanders (Andy), Erin Taylor (Tyler), Christopher Taylor (Tina), Elizabeth Grisham (Patrick), Patricia Shane (Hunter), Christopher Powell, Benjamin Powell, Mandy Burch and April Froehlich; and many great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 5 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, where visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Messages and condolences for the family may be shared at www.glenncares.com.