Garland W. Taylor

Garland W. Taylor, age 93, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Born in Goodwill, WV on August 17, 1932, he was a son of the late Mac and Elsie (Harmon) Taylor. Garland made his career as a foreman at Danela Construction Company until his retirement in 2002.

A man of faith, Garland looked forward to attending church every Sunday. He enjoyed spending his free time working outside or watching Western movies. Most of all, Garland cherished his family and loved them deeply.

In addition to his parents, Garland was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor L. (Havens) Taylor; daughters, Connie Murphy and Cynthia Jones; grandson, Jason Taylor; sons-in-law, William Murphy and James Shahan; and daughter-in-law, Drema Taylor. He is survived by his children, Michael Taylor, Sheila Summerfield (Kevin), Donna Shahan, and Cheryl Shahan (Carl); sister, Shirley Beckner; 16 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garland’s memory to Pleasantville Baptist Church, 162 B Christiana Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.