Rick H. Taylor, 55, of Pittsfield, NH passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 after a fatal car accident. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Sonya D. Taylor (nee Lansing); his father, Jack Taylor, his sister, Teresa (Bill) Richardson, his uncle, Ron Taylor, his aunt, Joyce Collins, and a niece, Taylor Richardson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn (Yeagle) Taylor and all his grandparents. Rick was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 27, 1962 to Jack & Carolyn Taylor. Early on, he had a passion for computers and programming. Rick graduated from Xenia High School in 1981. He started Taylormade Software Company in the 80s and went on to work for various companies as a computer programmer, analyst, manager, and was a certified DBA. He most recently worked as an ERP Systems Analyst at Lindt & Sprungli in Stratham, NH. Rick was married to his long-awaited sweetheart, Sonya Taylor on Oct 14, 2007. Their love story began while working at New Sabina Industries in Sabina, OH. He was in the IT department and she was in the Finance department. He knew on their first date that they would become husband and wife. They were soulmates and best friends. He enjoyed reading, volunteering, and supporting various charities. He liked to play chess and had recently started a chess club at Lindt. He loved video games and spending time with his wife exploring New England. He was a Christian with a deep sense of faith and understanding. He was a gentle, loving, and wise presence. He was everyones best friend and beloved by all. He will be deeply and eternally missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 6pm on Friday, September 14, 2018 with Pastor Paul Casteel officiating, at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, Ohio 45107. Family and friends will gather from 4pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or Feed the Children, 333 N. Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. A memorial service will be held in New Hampshire at a later date. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107