Age 85, of Lake Suzy, Florida (formerly of Farmington, Michigan) passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 20, 2010, in Florida, after a short illness.

A member of the "Greatest Generation" and as a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II, Harold was cited in several books and publications chronicling the history of the heroic battle for the Pacific Island of Okinawa. Among his commendations is the Purple Heart. Always a loyal Marine, he attended annual National Marine Corps conventions whenever and wherever they were held. He was very pleased to be honored with a Marine Corps memorial service the day before he passed.
A native of Detroit, Harold graduated from Wayne State University School of Pharmacy. He served as Chief Pharmacist at Hutzel Women's Hospital for five years before he established and operated Tayler Prescriptions in Farmington for many years before retiring to Florida.

Harold is survived by his second wife Judith, of Lake Suzy and his four children; Jeff (Bobbi), Cynthia (Brad) Zoner, Craig and Roger (Kim); seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a brother Gerald Tayler (Betty) and a sister Shirley Paul, as well as, brothers in law Gordon (Susan) and Wallace (Doris) Brownell.

Harold is preceded in death by his loving and devoted first wife Shirley, a sister Mary Ellen Fuhr and a brother Ronald Tayler.
A kind and gentle man, Harold will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and especially by his loyal dog, Randy.

The Funeral Service with US Marine Corps Honors will take place on Saturday, November 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-8 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Tidewell Hospice c/o Philanthropy Dept. 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34238.