Lawrence D. Taylor, 91, died Saturday at Hospice of Medina County. He was born in Penfield Twp. to the late, Alonzo and Bertha (Gott) Taylor, where he was a life long resident. Lawrence served in the Army 593rd during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a former member of the American Legion Lawrence was employed for 20 years at Custom Repair-Ridge Tool Co. He was a member of the Litchfield United Church of Christ. Lawrence was also a member of the F&AM Litchfield Lodge #381 and the Royal Arch Mason's. Lawrence is survived by sons, Lonnie of Walters, Oklahoma, Larry of Van Wert and Lynn of Penfield; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife Treva (nee Ray) in 2007 and a brother, Warren Taylor. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington, where funeral services will be held 1 pm Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Pastor Will Smith will officiate and burial will follow in the Penfield Cemetery with military rites. Memorials if desired may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194-4924 or the Litchfield United Church of Christ, 3928 Avon Lake Rd., Litchfield, OH 44253.