Franklin Pendleton Taylor II, 64

Franklin Pendleton Taylor II, 64, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Florida Hospital Zephyrhills surrounded by his children.

"Frank", also known as "Tony" to family and childhood friends, was born in Buffalo, New York to Franklin Porter Taylor Jr. and Mary D. Taylor. He graduated from Campus School in 1972 and attended Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida.

Frank was employed as a law enforcement officer, firearms instructor, bail bond agent, and served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed helping all those he met, including animals. He was an avid collector of small tokens of historical significance. He also enjoyed the company of great friends and spending time with his grandchildren.

Frank is survived by his mother Mary D. Taylor, sisters Kathryn Bradley and Nina (Tom) Gall, daughter Leila (Douglas) Jankowski, daughter Melanie (Trey) Derbes, daughter Nina (Michael) Fulcher, son Franklin Christopher Taylor, son Sean Taylor, daughter Victoria Taylor, ten loving grandchildren, nieces, and extended family. Frank loved his children, grandchildren and was a friend to all.A private service and internment will take place in Buffalo, NY.

If desired, contributions may be made in memory of Franklin P. Taylor II to the SPCA of Erie County or the Humane Society of Pasco County