Jack Dean Taylor

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Victor Taylor and Faye Ellen (Lane) Taylor, wife, Alice Louise (Land) Taylor and son, Ronald Lee Taylor. He is survived by his son, Phil Taylor and daughters, Lou Ellen Resz (Howard) and Linda Pierce (David). He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and one on the way.

Jack was born on August 4, 1932 in Pleasant Hope, MO. He had 8 siblings, Herschel Taylor, Zelma Gilpin, Leslie Taylor, Leryn Taylor, Juanita Woolery, Joann Baker, Carl Taylor and Gail Don Taylor.

Jack graduated from Buffalo High School in 1950. He moved to Kansas City, MO in 1951 where he met his wife, Alice Louise at Montgomery Ward. He joked that she was his mail order bride because she worked in the mail order department. Jack and Louise were married on June 21, 1952.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. After his years of service, he had a Kansas City Star carrier route. He then became a business partner of T&T Skelly Station on Blue Ridge Blvd with his best friend/ brother-in-law, William Turner. Later he leased a Skelly Station on Blue Ridge Cutoff by the sports stadiums. He worked with his brother-in-law, Bill, as a mechanic at the Conoco station at 47th & Blue Ridge Blvd until he retired.

Jack was a well loved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was truly a child of God. To know Jack Taylor was to know a faithful, loving man. Jack showed love and grace to everyone he met. He was the biggest fan of each of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. We all knew we could call on him to share blessings, concerns, or to ask for advice. He was always there to offer a shoulder to cry on, to lend a helping hand, or to say or do something to make us smile. He talked fondly of each person and prayed for everyone.

The memories of this man will be cherished forever as he has left such a positive impact on everyone who was lucky enough to know him. He will be missed tremendously but is now enjoying the promises of Heaven.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16

The Visitation for Jack will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Floral Hills Funeral Home (7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133). The Memorial Service will start at 2:00 PM followed by a graveside service at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens (Same Address).