Craig Richard Taylor

Craig Richard Taylor of Cadillac passed away, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was 65.Craig was born May 21, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan to Melville J. and Phyllis M. (Welby) Taylor. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Lawrence Technological Institute and had recently retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation after a 32 year long career. Craig was an Eagle Scout and an avid runner for 34 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and taking this jeep trail riding. He was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cadillac, currently serving as elder and was active with the worship and music team. Craig had a deep faith and was never afraid. He always had one ear listening to hear the Lord’s voice and was looking for the opportunity to show the Lord’s love to others through his own actions. Craig lived his life with kindness, optimism and a little bit of mischief; he was quick to welcome others and make them feel comfortable. On August 3, 1983 at the United Methodist Church in Howell he married Sheri L. Gillett and she survives him along with their daughter, Madeline Taylor, currently of Toledo, OH; his brother, Brian Taylor of Schenectady, NY; mother-in-law, Dorothy Gillett of Curtis, MI; lifelong friend, Jeff (Mary) Smith of Aurora, IL; sister-in-law, Lisa Team of Savannah, GA; brother-in-law, Michael (Dawn) Gillett of Rudyard, MI; nieces and nephews: Amelia Israel of Carrollton, GA, Laura Taylor of Savannah, GA, Brittany Gillett of Iron Mountain, MI, Cory Gillett of Green Bay, WI and a great-nephew, Colton Gillett of Iron Mountain, MI. Craig was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, David Gillett. A celebration of Craig’s life will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Cadillac with Michael Horlocker officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac. Per Craig’s wishes please dress in colorful attire. His final resting place will be Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Cadillac of the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Craig Richard Taylor

May 21, 1959 - November 19, 2024