DILLSBURG Thomas Edward "Poppy" Taylor, 76, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his home with the love of his family. Thomas was born on June 21, 1938 in Decatur, Ill.. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted Sr. & Verna (Pharis) Taylor; his brother, Ted Jr. and his sister, Betty Gerhart. Thomas was the loving devoted husband of Nancy "Nana" (Sell) Taylor whom he married on April 15, 1960. "Poppy" is also survived by his three children, Denise and husband, Fred DeLuca; Thomas Robert "Rob"and wife, Dana Taylor; Teresa and husband, Michael Lowery all residing in Dillsburg. "Pop" is also survived by his loving grandchildren "his Angels", Joshua Taylor, Kristin Taylor, Jessica Trgovic, Thomas James Taylor, Jeremy Taylor, Stephanie Trgovic, Samantha Taylor, Jason DeLuca, Ashleigh DeLuca, Joseph DeLuca, Jessica Lowery, and Tanner Lowery; and many nieces and nephews. Thomas graduated from Millikin University, Decatur, with a bachelor's degree in Engineering. He worked for the Wasbash Railroad in Decatur before moving his family to Pa. where he worked for Keystone Railway, Mechanicsburg and SKF, in Hanover. Poppy has been involved in Northern athletics and activities for more than 40 years, which began when he and Nancy moved to Dillsburg with their three children in August of 1975. They have 12 grandchildren, all of whom have attended or are currently attending Northern. Both their children and grandchildren have been actively involved in Northern's athletics and activities. Poppy had been a loyal fan for almost all of Northern's athletic programs and activities. When there's been a Northern event, you can bet that he was in the stands cheering for Northern! Poppy was also Northern Varsity Football's videographer from 1982 until 2009, attending both home and away games for 27 years, rarely missing a game with Nancy at his side. Poppy's dedication to Northern went well beyond athletics as he served a four-year term on Northern 's School Board. Poppy has always been proud of the Northern York County School District. Poppy had been a faithful Northern Junior High and Varsity Wrestling fan for over 20 years. He contributed to the wrestling program as Wrestling Historian and Wresting Videographer for almost 20 years before retiring from these positions. He and Nancy were also a host family for the Junior High tournaments back in the day. Not only have they been fans, but they have also given back to the wrestlers by allowing them to do different projects on their farm to earn money to attend wrestling camps. Celebration of Thomas' life will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Mountainview C.F. Church, which meets at St. John's Franklin Church located at 151 Clearview Rd, Dillsburg. Visitation will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 N. Chestnut St., Dillsburg. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in Thomas' name to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the Four Diamonds Fund mailed to Northern Middle School 655 S. Baltimore Street, Dillsburg PA 17019 An online guestbook can be signed at www.cocklinfuneralhome.com