William 'Bill' Taggart, 50

MILFORD - William "Bill" Taggart, 50, of Milford, formerly of Claymont, and Vista, Calif., died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at home. Bill was born in Wilmington, the son of Marina Hill and Joseph Taggart. Bill was a graduate of Claymont High School and attended San Diego City College in California. Bill worked as a counselor for the State of California Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program. He enjoyed bowling at Milford Bowling Lanes, playing cards, traveling, fishing and loved his music. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Michael Taggart in 2006, and John Taggart in 1989. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Marina F. and Richard Hill of Milton; two sisters, Sharon Cash of Milford and Patty King of Ellendale; one brother, Paul Taggart of Wilmington; his grandmother, Jeanette Jackson of New Caney, Texas; his companion, Donna Dale of Milford; two aunts, Peggy Powers of Newark, and Grace Brent of Princess Anne, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Bay Road, Frederica. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Bayhealth Cancer Center, 21 W. Clarke Avenue, Milford, DE 19963.