Harold Gilbert Taylor, age 83, of Owings, MD died August 24, 2011. He was born September 28, 1927 in Johnson City, TN to John Hubert and Mary Ann (Jones) Taylor.

Harold was raised and educated in Dayton, OH. He was a machinist in Dayton before joining the United States Navy October 11, 1944 and was discharged August 12, 1946.

He married Glenna Mae Robinson in Dayton, OH on January 24, 1948.

Harold rejoined the Navy in October 16, 1950 and served until October 12, 1951. Moving to Washington after being discharged he was employed by the District of Columbia retiring as a locksmith with the Department of Correction in 1992. He has been of resident of Owings since 1985.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife Glenna on May 16, 2004.

Surviving are his daughters Terri T. Troutman of Bowie, MD and Deborah T. Goldbach and her husband John of St. Mary's City, MD; grandchildren Traci A. Evans and her husband William of Owings, MD, Patricia L. Morse and her husband Adam of Ellicott City, MD and John P. Goldbach of St. Mary's City, MD and great grandchildren William II, Nathan, Benjamin and Kaitlyn Evans and Olivia, Alyson and Elena Morse.

A private family Memorial Service and celebration of Harold's life will be held at First Lutheran Church, 6300 Southern Maryland Blvd., Huntingtown MD 20639. Interment with Navy Honors will take place at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Taylor's name may be made to First Lutheran Church.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.