Paul Taylor, retired Electrician II from the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran, passed away Feb. 19, 2024.
He began his career with CDCR in July 2007 as a maintenance mechanic. In December 2007, he became an Electrician II where he remained until he retired in November 2023.
“Paul was an invaluable member of the team and will always be in our hearts. Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew him and worked with him. At this profound time of mourning, please keep the Taylor family in your thoughts and prayers.
Services were held March 2 in Lindsay.
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