John passed away at his home at the age of 90, surrounded by his family, and he will be profoundly missed.
Though a longtime resident of Louisiana, John grew up on a farm in Tennessee and remained a farm boy at heart throughout his life, always maintaining a deep connection with nature. He served his country in the Korean war and went on to earn a teaching degree before pursuing a career in sales. John could always be found working in his yard for hours on end.
Though he was not often vocal about the sentimental aspects of life, he showed his love in quiet, meaningful ways; If you needed something, he was there to help and generous with his time. John was truly the strongest and hardest working person his family has ever known.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Thelma and Joe Louis Taylor; brothers, Edward and Hubie Taylor; in-laws Estelle and Walden Norwood, Judie and Barlow Gilbert, Glen Frye, Neva Taylor; many aunts, uncles, cousins, treasured family members; and several beloved pets.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl Norwood Taylor; sister, Beverly Frye; daughters, Teresa (Steve) Kent, Maria Hinson, Ashley (Randal) Ledbetter, and Jamie Taylor; grandchildren, Greg, Jessica, Nicole, Matthew, Taylor, Daniel, and Nathaniel; nieces and nephews, Jayne Ann (Ron), Robert (Julie), Joe (Lynn), Michael (Jill) Troy (Kirsty), and Tasha (John); 5 great grandchildren, and a number of great nieces and nephews, cousins, several supportive neighbors, and his beloved dog, Tucker.
A visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Friday, October 11, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Arbor Day Foundation.
