William Thomas Taylor, 85, of Rockton died August 23, 2022, in his home; surrounded by his loving family. Born May 21, 1937 in Worcester, England. United in marriage to Patricia Gaultry on September 8, 1956. He was employed at Lamb's Moving Company in England. Tom served in the British Army in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corp. He emigrated to the United States in 1969. Tom retired from Star Used Tire, the family company he founded. He was a kind and gregarious man, with a tender heart and a quick wit. He always had a one liner; his smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Survived by his best friend and wife, Pat Taylor; children, Rick (Karin), Tom (Leslyn), Adrian Harry, Stuart (Darlene) Taylor; grandchildren, Steve (Judy) Taylor, Holly (Justin) Winch, Justine Taylor; great-grandchildren, Alec Taylor, Destiny Taylor, London Winch, Gabriella Winch, Rakiya Mayes, Amari Mayes, Maverick Taylor; sisters-in-law, Sheila Bates and Daphne McNames; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a circle of extended family. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alec Taylor; sister-in-law, Gillian Taylor; brother-in-law, John Bates. Tom's family is grateful for the loving care provided by his niece, Chris Robinson and great-niece Nikki LeFever. Visitation Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2336 Freeport Rd. Rockton, followed by a funeral service at 11 am. Pastor Bob Castro will officiate. Live stream of the service can be watched here: https://my.gather.app/remember/william-thomas-tom-taylor Interment in Shirland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tom's memory may be made to the family. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com .