Robert D. Taylor

March 28, 1942 - February 16, 2021

Robert Dale Taylor Sr. (Bob/Bobby) 78, of Gloucester, passed away on February 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mary S. Taylor and two sons Robert Dale Taylor Jr. (Dale) husband of Phyllis M. Taylor of Gloucester and Michael Ward Taylor husband of Marylou Taylor of River Bend NC. Seven grandchildren Rudy, Abigail, Asher, Zach, Nathan, Adam, and Gabriella, most of whom knew him as Opa. Five great grandchildren Landon, Emily, Ethan, Eva, and Violet. His brother Danny J. Taylor of Snow Hill MD. His nephew Tommy Taylor of Snow Hill, NC. His dog Callie, who was a constant companion. He was preceded in death by his brother Tommy Taylor, his father Robert S. Taylor, and his mother Dorothy J. Taylor of Parksley VA. Following high school, he attended and graduated the Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School. Spent over 47 years working in shipbuilding and retired as a supervisor from BAE Shipyard in 2007. He enjoyed fishing and spending time on his boat. Services will be private.