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Thomas L. Taylor
Thomas L. Taylor
Marion
Thomas L. Taylor, 77 of Cloudcroft, NM. Formerly of Marion, IA died peacefully on October 10, 2025. He was born February 8, 1948 in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Merwen and Iris Taylor.
Tom graduated from Marion in 1966, and after college he was drafted into the Army. Tom served in Vietnam in the 101st Airborne, and was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Purple Heart.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings James and Jeannie. He is survived by his five daughters: Meagan, Rachel, Brooke, Taya, and Tommilee; eleven grandchildren and a great-grandson. He also leaves behind 5 nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends.
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