Bill Taggart, 51, of Commerce, Texas, passed away April 13, 2009. He was a dedicated husband and father, and a loyal friend. Bill died after a lengthy battle with a brain tumor, and the family wishes to thank the many friends, family, and medical professionals that have helped us during the last several months. Bill was born in Greenville, Texas on October 13, 1957. He was a 1976 graduate of Commerce High School, and received his BBA from East Texas State University in 1980. In 1982 he married Annette Murphy. A life-long banker, Bill worked his way up over the years from teller to vice president. He served as an independent bank auditor after graduating from college. Bill spent 12 years at American National Bank in Terrell, Texas. He spent 3 years in Houston, Texas before returning to the Dallas area, where he continued his career at Bank of America for 11 years. During his time with Bank of America, Bill and his family lived in Commerce, Texas. Bill was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church, and served on many committees over the years. Bill was active in his community through various service organizations.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, James F. and Billie M. Taggart. He is survived by his wife Annette, son Doug, and daughter Mary. Other survivors include a brother, James F. Taggart II and wife Betsy; sister Mary Taggart McHam and husband David; honorary brother Jim Wood and wife Neva; niece Kelley McHam Carlisle and her son John M. Carlisle; niece Michelle Taggart High and her husband Kirk and children Reagan, Bailey, Spencer and Caroline; niece Beth Taggart Fowler and her husband David; and nephew David McHam, Jr.
Bill is survived by beloved in-laws Harold and Beverly Murphy; Sharon and Garry Anderson, Leah Anderson; Jesse Anderson; and Christina Anderson Maloney and her husband Chris and children Anastasia and Aubrielle.
Bill was fortunate to have many life-long friends with whom he maintained close ties over the years, including Neil and Michelle Morris, Darlene and Bill Allin, Don Young, as well as a host of others. Special family friend Nicki Talmon was also an important part of Bill’s life.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 16th, at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce, under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. There will be time for visitation with the family immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider a donation to one of the following organizations: The American Brain Tumor Association, The National Brain Tumor Society, The American Cancer Society/Relay for Life, Caring Bridge, First United Methodist Church of Commerce, or the charity of your choice.
