William T. Taylor

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

The Rev. William T. Taylor, 86, of Earle, formerly of Memphis, died on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, in Marion.

A World War II veteran of the Navy and Air Force, Rev. Taylor was a pastor of numerous congregations during his 62 years of service to the Lord.

The family received guests and friends Monday and today, with funeral services at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) at Barton Chapel Baptist Church, located at 189 Barton Road in Tyronza. Burial followed in Tyronza Cemetery with Pastor Kim Reeder officiating.

Rev. Taylor was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon and Chalmis Taylor, and parents, Hattie Taylor McGill and Hershel Taylor.

He is survived by his his wife of 66 years and 7 months, Marie Taylor;

Children Hershel A. Taylor of Illinois, Sharon Bradley (Randy) of Missouri and Wayne Taylor (Beverly) of Kentucky;

Eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be offered to the Alzheimer's Foundation or your local veterans association. Online condolences and floral tributes may be offered at www.memphisfuneralhome.net.