Jerry R. Taylor, 44, passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with addiction. He was a loving father, companion, brother, son, and uncle, who will be dearly missed. Jerry was loved greatly by all those who knew him. He is predeceased by his father, Jerry R. Thousand. 

He is survived by his companion, Diane Harold; children, Ethan and Sarah Taylor and David and Savannah Harold; mother, Beatrice Taylor; siblings, Connie and Dana Taylor, Aleesa Thousand, Michael Butcavage, and Brandi, Nathan, Gretchen, and Kristin Nicholas; grandmother, Constance Taylor; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

Calling hours will be Saturday, at the Traub Funeral Home, Central Square, 11 AM – 1 PM, with a service to follow. Burial will be private.