Edward "Doc" Taylor age 57 of Barryton passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Remus on June 17, 1949 to the late Duluth "Bill" and Yvonne "Blondie" (Kennes) Taylor. Doc was raised in Barryton on the family farm and was in the first graduating class at Chippewa Hills. As a young man he pumped gas at Harris Imperial. Doc was honorably discharged after serving two years as a Military Policeman (specialist 4th Class) during the Vietnam War. On January 16, 1971 Doc married Rita Bentley in Barryton. Doc retired from Wolverine World Wide in Big Rapids after 30 years. Doc loved to hunt and fish; he was a jokester and liked to play cards. Doc enjoyed visiting over a cup of coffee or just talking with people. With all of that being said he was also a proud member of N.A.B.S. The one thing he treasured most in his life was his family; he loved his children and his grandchildren and any other little tike that came through the doors. Doc is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Rita of Barryton His children; Christina (Doug) Sharp of Mecosta Kevin (Jackie) Taylor of Barryton Todd (Carrie) Taylor of Barryton Five grandchildren: Brianna and Brett Sharp, Ashley and Dylan Taylor, and Hannah Taylor. Three brothers who will miss their little brother: Albert (Diane) Flower of Plymouth, Bill Flower of Nashville, Wayne (Dianne) Taylor of Barryton and Uncle Jeff Kennes of Antwerp. Also surviving are his in laws who's lives became intertwined with the Taylor's and will continue to hold Doc close to their hearts: John and Millie Covert and their children: Anna (Jerry) Hill, Richard (Linda) Bentley, Joan (Gary) Farrell, Joe (Laurie) Bentley, Father-in-law Arlo (Mary) Bentley and half brother Charles (Mary) Bentley numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will take place 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16th at the funeral home. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton and one hour prior to the service.