Francis Thomas Taylor,(Tis) went to be with the Lord at his home in Louisa, Virginia on Thursday morning, January 3, 2008. He was born October 12, 1931 in Montgomery County, Maryland, one of five children born to the late Elizabeth and Delanor Taylor. He attended public schools in Montgomery County. As a young adult he entered the US Army and fought in the Korean War. Upon returning home he met his wife, Carrie, from Louisa, Virginia. He moved to Louisa County where he resided for the remainder of his life and immersed himself in social, religious and community activities, especially baseball.

Mr. Tayor leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Carrie M.; ten devoted children, Mary A. and Aubrey L. Poindexter (Dorothy), Marjorie Dorsey, Clina P. Avery, LeContis R. Meredith, Frances B. and Carrie M. Taylor, Thomas (Lavern), Bryant, and Juan Taylor; two sisters, Catherine Johnson (Alfred) and Eleanor Jackson; nineteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friend.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thomasson Watson Chapel, Louisa, Virginia.

"FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME"

Tis had an unwavering passion for baseball. Devoted fan, professional and intramural player, coach, baseball rules expert, and topnotch pitcher; these qualities consumed him for most of his life. His interest in baseball began as a young boy and held steadfast throughout. He shared his baseball expertise and talents with his children and many community young men. His legacy and love of the game lives on in our hearts.

-The Family