C. J. Taylor

Born August 26, 1975, in Lamar, Missouri to Carlos, Sr. and Jane Taylor. C.J. graduated from North Kansas City High School with the Class of 1993. While in high school, C.J. obtained his building trade certificates and following graduation, he began his career as a carpenter/framer. He was a hard worker often working seven days a week unless an event with his kids or grandkids pulled him away. He was the type to drop whatever he was doing to help someone in need.

C.J. worked the last eleven years with Les Wiers, who was more than an employer, but was a partner and close friend that always took great care of him.

C.J. was a “Football Dad” to his son, Hunter. He was a “Team Dad” to the entire Northland Chargers boys. He was a huge fan often the loudest cheering and encouraging the entire team and sometimes coaching from the sideline.

C.J. had a green thumb and was very good with plants. He enjoyed a cold cup of sweet tea and a Marlboro red. C.J. was an avid hunter with his perfect vacation being in a blind with his kids and family during deer and turkey season. He had a passion for Chiefs football and football in general.

He was a caring husband, amazing, dedicated father, loving brother, great friend, and all-around good guy. He made sure to provide for his family no matter what.

C.J. was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Vivian Taylor; close friend, David Eccles as well as numerous other distant family members.

Survivors include his wife, Andrea; his sons, Zane Taylor and Hunter Taylor; his daughters, Zoe Taylor and Demi (Taylon Campbell, Sr.) Gallardo; his step-mother, Kay Taylor; his step-father, Doug Yokum; his brothers, Lyman Taylor and Jessie (Trish) Taylor, honorary brother, Michael Eccles; sisters, Aimee Taylor and Angelique (Anthony Pride) Yokum; grandsons, Ace Gallardo, Taylon Campbell, Jr., and Koda Campbell; as well as many extended family and close friends.