John D Taylor, long time resident of North Royalton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home in Ponce Inlet, Florida on May 20, 2010 surrounded by his family. John, a devoted husband of Carolyn Taylor, dear father of Jimmie (Ann)  Taylor, Gladys (Ray) Kulczycki, Sheila (Mark) Chalmers, Rhonda (Tom) Brill, Judie (Brian) Regan, Tim (Christy) Taylor, grandfather of 12, great grandfather of 13, brother of Jack Taylor (deceased) and Joy Stanich, beloved son in law of Emma Lou Faucett and brother in law of Donald and Patsy Faucett, David, Brad and Craig. John served his community in North Royalton as a Police Officer for 29 years and also owned a successful landscaping and excavating business. He collected and restored antique cars and was a member of many automobile clubs. His many interests included hunting, fishing, collecting antiques, music, dancing and playing the banjo. Most of all John enjoyed spending time with his family who will miss his love of life and happy spirit.