"So sorry to see this Tom was my cousin Thus make me so sad We just lost my brother Jim in March prayers for the family rest in peace Tom."
In loving memory of
Thomas T. Taylor
Tom passed away on July 31, after a hard fought 9 month battle with cancer.
Tom was born in Columbus Ohio to Jack and Margaret Taylor who precede him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Nancy and Jackie.
A military veteran, he served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany for 2 years.
Tom was a devoted Columbus Police Officer for 20 years and loved every day he served on the police force. There was nothing he took more seriously than the oath he took to "protect and serve" his community. He worked in different divisions of the Police Department but being a patrol officer and driving the streets of Columbus was his passion.
A car-nut to his core. Everything car related and especially watching all the Barrett-Jackson auctions in each city. Of course, his cars were clean and spotless and never he thought a clean car should be driven in the rain.
Survived by his wife Janet (Jan) Arrington-Taylor for 35 years. His niece Jodi Huffman and nephew Jeff Huffman and many friends, some of which were 4-legged. He loved pet sitting for clients and spoiling the dogs and cats he was responsible for.
Enough kindness and gratitude can never be said about his special friend Michael D. who made him laugh every day of the week and gave him hope and courage. Dan D. who made sure Tom got his favorite piece of mail every month and kept him entertained till the very end. Friend and next-door neighbor for exactly 27 years to the day, Elizabeth D. who showed him that every day matters.
Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. S. Mittal & Dr. M. Patel and all the staff at the Norton Thoracic Institute and the U. of A. Cancer Center for all their hard work and kindness.
Tom was the character everyone loved and he was loved by many people. We all miss him and his sense of humor.
Tributes
"Tommy T is what I called him back on old 5 precinct. Tom was fun to work with or just meet at B&B for pizza. I am very sad to learn of his passing. God bless Tom and his family."
"Tom was a Great Police Officer and person, He will be missed by all his brothers and sisters from Columbus Police Department. Prayers to his family. Rich and Sandy Kaylor"
"Sorry to hear of Tom's passing, but I have vivid memories of him going way back in the seventies.Tom was part of my crew on 5 Precinct and he always brought a smile to the whole crew every day. It was a great pleasure just being around him every work day. He also did his job professionally at all times."
"Jan, Neda and I were so very sorry to hear about Tom. He was always jovial and could put a smile on your face during the most stressful or cruelest of events. Godspeed Tom."
"Kona and I will really miss him. He was a very nice and kind person."
"Jan, I?m so saddened to hear from you of Tom?s passing! Like we talked about, I know he fought the battle with strength and courage! I will be forever grateful to him for helping with Tucker in my time of need. May he RIP! With our deepest sympathy, Deanne and Lynn"
"Sorry Jan for your loss, Tom was a great guy even though we only knew him for a short time of just over an year. Chanel will miss him so very much, and we will never forget your and Tom?s kindness and help when we needed it. I will never forget his last words to us ?take care of my girl for me?."
"Jan, Rocky & I are so sorry to hear about Tom. Even though we did not get the pleasure of knowing him personally, we felt as if we did. Michael D. talked highly of him & anyone that loved animals as much as he did had to be an amazing human. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Rocky & Beth Shumbat"
"Tom was one of my favorite partners. He was a good cop but made work fun. So very sorry to hear of his passing."
"It truly broke my heart learning of Tom's passing. He was a very special friend and a great partner on the police department. I will greatly miss his laughter and his jokes, his constant humor, and the bond we had down through the years. My sympathy to a lovely and close friend, Jan, and to the rest of the family. RIP, my friend."
"So sorry to hear about Tom?s passing. He was so much fun to be working with on the police department."