Leslie S. Taylor

Leslie S. Taylor, 78, of Mount Washington, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville.

Les was born on February 6, 1942 in New Haven, Kentucky to Chester and Mary Taylor.  He was retired from Salt River Electric, where he worked for nearly 40 years.  Les was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where he served in many capacities and was active in the Knights of Columbus.  He volunteered for the Red Cross for many years, teaching hundreds lifesaving skills and earned accolades for his service.  He was also a United States Navy Veteran.  Les loved his family, gardening, "working" in his building, and Kentucky Wildcats basketball.

Les was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and love of his life for more than 50 years, Anna Hagan Taylor; in-laws, Everett and Ethel Hagan; brother, Othel; sister, Joyce (Jim) Pyle; brothers-in-law, Leo and Johnny Hagan and Leland Boone.  He will also be greeted by his beloved grand-dogs, Casey, Lucy, and Bear.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Mike Taylor and Carol Monheimer (Ed); grandson, Edward Monheimer (Katie), who gifted Les and Ann with adored great-grand-daughters, Bailey and Hannah; former daughter-in-law, Julie Taylor; a sister, Celeste Williamson (Sam); a brother, Stephen Taylor (Tobee); sisters-in-law, Shirley Boone and Betty Smith (Danny); along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Due to the current pandemic, all services will be private.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to either the Alzheimer's Association or the Kentucky Humane Society.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff who cared for Les over the last several years at Elmcroft, Mt. Washington, Westminister Terrace, Park Louisville, Baptist Health Pallative Care, and Hosparus.

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