Perry Allan Taylor Sr.

Perry Allan Taylor Sr., 82, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 20, 2016, after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Rev. Mathew Kavipurayidam, TOR, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church of Fort Worth, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Assocation are being accepted on a page dedicated to Perry at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/ Events/Tributes-AlzheimersCham pions?pxfid=382145&fr_id=1060& pg=fund or a donation can be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church using this link, https://www.myowngiving.com/D efault.aspx.

Perry served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and moved to Texas in 1978 after his retirement. Perry continued his career working for the banking world as a computer analyst.

Perry’s passions were flying, dancing, and anything to do with his grandkids, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marion Taylor; his son, Perry Allan Taylor Jr.; granddaughter, Madison Drake; and his brother in-law, Tom Smith.

Perry is survived by his wife, Lola Owczarzak Taylor; daughters, Pamela Smith and Michele Drake; his grandchildren, Ritchy Drake, Kaylyn Smith and Riley Taylor; his siblings, Dennis Taylor, Larry Taylor and Jeannie Smith; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.