Thomas “Tom” R. Taylor May 18, 1930 - Sept. 6, 2021

Thomas “Tom” R. Taylor, 91, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday afternoon at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. He was born in Greenwood, son of the late William H. and Hester (Focht) Taylor. On March 7, 1953, he married Marie Hoover who preceded him in death on Oct. 30, 2019 after 66 years of marriage. Surviving are his daughter, Gail Allen (Bob) of Hollidaysburg; four grandchildren: Lance Allen (Kristen), Stephanie Foster (Brian), Lindsay Allen (Eric) and Carrie Taylor and her mother, Connie Wise; five great-grandchildren: Troy, Sydney, and Avery Allen, Lyla Foster, and Anya Siegel; and a sister, Marian Fluke of Altoona. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Taylor; a brother, William; and sisters, Barbara Fry and Irene Musser. Tom was a 1948 graduate of Altoona High School. He retired from Morrison Cove Dairy after over 30 years of service and from Roaring Spring Blank Book as a supervisor. Tom was the longest living member of Greenwood United Methodist Church. He was also a member of The Bavarian Aid Society and enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and was a master gardener. Tom could often be found in his beloved garden on Bellmeade Drive, always ready with a smile and a wave to neighbors. All services will be private at the convenience of the family. The family requests that donations in memory of Tom, be made to Greenwood United Methodist Church, 1505 East Walton Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. Arrangements are by Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.