William J. "Rusty" Taft III, 58.

UXBRIDGE William J. "Rusty" Taft III, 58, of South Main St., died Friday, July 13, at his home.

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey W. Taft of Oxford; two stepsisters, Paula Jones of Holliston and Jeanne Leonardi of Milford.

Born on March 6, 1949, in Milford, he was the son of the late William J. and Doris (Freitas) Taft, Jr. Mr. Taft was educated in the Uxbridge public schools, he was a graduate of Uxbridge High School class of 1967. He attended Central College in Iowa, and graduated from Chamberlain College in Boston with a degree in Business. He was the owner and operator of Ceramic Variations in Uxbridge for the last 30 years.

His funeral service will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd., Uxbridge, MA 01569 is handling the arrangements.