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Edward Lee Taphorn, 80, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. He worked as the Regional Manager for Liggett and Meyers Tobacco Company for 26 years and retired in 1996. He then worked to bring the Japan Tobacco Brand to the United States. He managed the sales force for Kentucky’s Best Tobacco for several years and then started his own company, Taphorn Sales and Consulting. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Taphorn, daughter Tina Marie (Mike) Ramey, daughter Denise Taphorn (Eric) Jeffries, daughter Jennifer Taphorn (Dusty) Jones, step-son Bryan Douglas Peeno, sister Evalyn Taphorn (Leland) Hoskins, grandchildren Payton Ramey, Adam Ramey, Austin Ramey, Logan (Elizabeth) Jeffries, Luke Jeffries, Aubrey Jones, Olivia Peeno, Collin Peeno and great-grandchildren Sawyer and Hudson Jeffries. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 11am to 1pm with funeral services to follow at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY. Burial will be held at Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (IDL) 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60611, Ft. Mitchell Baptist Church 2323 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 or the American Heart Association 5211 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227. Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
Highland Cemetery
Address: 2167 Dixie Hwy Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017Edward Lee Taphorn
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Pat, I’m so sorry to just hear about Ed. He was always so pleasant and nice. Always enjoyed seeing him and his group at the Hilton. God bless you all. Schuyler, mother of Brandon and Justin Nagel
Pat, I’m so sorry to hear about Ed. He was always so pleasant, nice and funny. I always enjoyed seeing him and his group at the Hilton. God bless you all. Schuyler, mom of Brandon and Justin Nagel…..Hinsdale Elementary
Great friend & co-worker
My late husband Richard & Ed were good friends & co-workers when they worked for Liggett & Myers & Japan Tobacco- Ed was always very helpful & caring. We enjoyed the conventions & dinners out. I’m SO very sad about his passing. Richard & Ed will meet again in heaven. May the Lord impart His strength to his lovely wife Pat & their family. God Bless all.
Sharon M. Pellas
Wonderful mab
I am writing on behalf of my Mother, Anita Haines. She worked for Mr. Taphorn at Ligget for about 11 years or so. He was so nice to my mother and she loved working for him. They had a real good friendship. He would always call and check up on my mother. Unfortunately She passed away on November 3rd, 2021. I was shocked to learn of Mr. Taphorn’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to the family. I know he will be dearly missed.
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Bonnie Jackson
Good Memories from Liggett days
I worked with Ed for 16 years at Liggett and he always had a drive for success. His work ethic taught me many life lessons that I still use today. Pat, I know you and your family dearly miss him but know that he is resting peacefully. Prayers for you and your family. God bless.
Rick & Isabelle Ebelhar
Owensboro, Ky
Wonderful Sense of Humor
Ed was such a sweet, nice man! When I worked at the Customer Service counter at Home Depot in Crescent Springs, Ed would come in and always have a joke for me or we would banter. I graduated with Ed and, although we didn’t have much interaction in school, we shared remembrances when he would stop in. He will be sorely missed by all!! Rest in peace Ed and tell your jokes in Heaven!
Roselyn Lujen (nee Connor)
Saying goodbye is so very hard
Over the years, Ed has been my trusted friend, neighbor, hunting partner, card playing buddy and close confidant. We shared many good times together and shared many get togethers and phone calls. He will be dearly missed and often thought about in the future. Rest In peace my friend until we meet again!
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