Thomas C.

Taylor

Thomas C. Taylor, age 87, of Kelleys Island, passed away Thursday evening, November 5, 2026, at his residence.

He was born July 20, 1939, in Columbus and graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1957. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Marine Corp, and was a member of the VFW. Thomas worked many years laying sheet metal, retiring in 1995, and he was a member of the sheet metal workers union. He was also a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, Kelleys Island, and he loved coaching the Kelleys Island softball team, earning his well deserved nickname as “Coach”. Thomas loved his Ohio State Buckeyes and watched all their games and he liked watching the Cleveland Browns and Guardians.

He is survived by his wife Sonia Taylor; daughters Gayle Wiles, Julie Gease, and Jane Haeger; seven grandchildren Amber (Blake) Trnka, Adam Jacobs, Todd Jacobs, James Allen, Austin Morley, Allison Haeger, and Reis Haeger; seven great grandchildren Maxwell Bryant, Miles Bryant, Patrick Jacobs, Ben Jacobs, Kaylee Trnka, Silas Morley, and Stella Morley; sister Sue Ann Taylor; brother Timothy (Pam) Taylor; sister in-law Sheila Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents William and Ruth (McDaniels) Taylor; daughter Kathy Taylor; son Thomas Taylor Jr.; and brother Larry Taylor.

Friends may call Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10 AM until time of services at 12 Noon, at Zion United Methodist Church, 101 Chappell St., Kelleys Island. Pastor Tom Jones will officiate and burial will be in Kelleys Island Cemetery. Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, Wounded Warriors Foundation, and to Kelleys Island VFW. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com