Michael Andrew Taggart, age 75, formerly of Scio, passed away, September 30, 2020 at Ashbrook Group Home in Mesa, AZ.

Born December 6, 1944 in Harrison County he was the son of the late Paul E. Taggart and Martha F. Davis Taggart. A Carrollton High School graduate, he moved to Arizona in 1984 and worked for over 15 years at Pimalco in Chandler, AZ. He moved back to Ohio in 2008 to care for his ailing mother. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening but what he loved most was spending time with his family. .

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Chad Michael Taggart on Dec. 11, 2015.

Surviving are his children Michael (Toscana) Taggart II of Chandler, AZ and Christy (Jason) Phillips of Grand Haven, MI; grandchildren Tabitha, Alexis and Cody and a great granddaughter Leah.

Graveside services will be held Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11 am in Fairview Cemetery, 88700 Fairview Rd, Jewett with Pastor Vicki Muth officiating. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.