Warren E. Taylor, 83, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away at 6:38 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 26, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan. Warren proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later built a long career as an over-the-road truck driver. He retired from Schneider National in 2002 after many years of dedicated service. He was also a proud member of AMVETS Post #204 in Madison.
Warren was known for his warm heart, great sense of humor, and love of bringing people together. He especially enjoyed cooking for family and friends and looked forward to gatherings for holidays, birthdays, or simply spending time together. He loved telling a good joke, watching and playing along with Jeopardy, and fondly remembered his days spent hunting. Above all, Warren cherished his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who rarely missed a chance to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and sporting events, always cheering them on with pride.
He married the love of his life, Madeline C. (Epperson) Taylor, on January 23, 1971, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granite City, and she survives.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Hollie and Christopher Sturdivant of Granite City and Staci Ahlvers of Lawrence, Kansas; a son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Kenly Taylor of Granite City; eight grandchildren, Grant Taylor-Ahlvers, Max Ahlvers, Elliot Ahlvers, Emma and Ryan Burge, Will Sturdivant, Ellie Taylor, Anna Taylor, and Leah Taylor; a great-granddaughter, Lucy Burge; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Carol Horton of Topeka, Kansas and Douglas and Kathleen Horton of Cadet, Missouri; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Mark Davis of Granite City and Angelyn and Larry Gross of Kirkwood; many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Rolland Horton; and four brothers, Roger Horton, Gary Taylor, Scott Horton, and Dennis Horton.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to AMVETS Post #204. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.irwinchapel.com.
