Hamer B. Taylor, 96, of Bethalto, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Riverside Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Alton.

Born June 26, 1924 in Blytheville, AR, he was a son of Aubrey E. and Maureen (Dozier) Taylor.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he married Dolores V. Koprich Oct. 16, 1948 in Bethalto.  She preceded him in death Oct. 12, 2014.

Hamer was a pipefitter and also worked maintenance for Alton Box Board.  He and Delores bowled in a senior league together for many years.

He is survived by a daughter, Cathy Berghoff of Alton; a son, John B. (Patty) Taylor of Brighton; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a brother Eugene (Mary) Taylor of Hinckley, IL.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Frye and June Hicks; a brother, William Taylor; and his son-in-law, John Berghoff.

Cremation services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com