Roger Paul Taylor, 45, of North Webster, Ind., passed away Monday, July 15, 2014, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 4, 1968, in Knox, Ind., to Paul and Brenda (Schultz) Taylor. He was married to Theresa Blankenship, who survives.

He had lived in North Webster the last 22 years and was a contractor for Trump Realty.  He was a 9 time state and 4 time world arm wrestling champion.

Roger is survived by his wife: Theresa Taylor, North Webster; his son: Bradley Paul Taylor, North Webster; two sisters: Chelsea Taylor, Union Mills, Ind.; and Cheryle (Bruce) Taylor, Mooresville, Ind.; his mother: Brenda (Wayne) Stoneburner, Hamlet, Ind.; his father: Paul (Kathy) Taylor, Union Mills, Ind.; in-laws: Darrel and Sue Blankenship, Vansant, Va.; a brother-in-law: Raythen Blankenship, Vansant, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.