Robert Henry Taylor

Robert H. Taylor, affectionately known as Barber Bob, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus with family surrounding him, singing Oh How I Love Jesus on Wednesday, August 27. Born January 20, 1931 to parents Frank and Kate Taylor in Lewellen, Nebraska. Bob graduated from Lewellen High School in 1949, then attended Barber School in Omaha, NE. He barbered in Kearney and Lewellen, before serving in the Marine Corps for four years, including one year in the Korean War. In 1954 he began his career as a barber in Lincoln, owning both The Clipper and El Toro barber shops, as well as the Roffler franchise. He trained barber professionals across Nebraska and Wyoming in specialty razor cuts and hair products. The franchise became the largest dealership in the United States before he retired in 1992. Bob was voted "Nebraska Barber of the Year" by his peers in 1961 and was appointed to the Nebraska Barber Board by Governors Thone, Nelson, and Johanns. He enjoyed six months of retirement and then the Veterans Hospital in Lincoln asked him to help out for two months, cutting hair for veterans. Two months turned into twenty-five years of serving former customers and veterans, a ministry for Barber Bob to love people well.

Bob was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and the Elks. He enjoyed organizing golf tournaments, ping-pong, table tennis, and pitch games. His final pitch game with the BBB (Barber Bob's Buddies) was only a week before his passing.

Bob's greatest decision was turning his life over to Christ in 1973 at the age of 43. As a result, he became an advocate for sharing his faith, serving in the local church, and supporting those in need. One of his favorite slogans was, "I love serving the underdog - those who are facing life challenges".

Bob joined his wife Bev of 67 years, the love of his life, in eternity when he passed away. Survived by his three children: Karen Bowling of Lincoln, Tom Taylor (Julie) of Omaha, and Linda Nettleton (Warren) of Lincoln; Eight grandchildren: Jon (Kayti) Bowling, Jordan (Sarah) Bowling, Trevor (Lauren) Taylor, Drew (Emily) Taylor, Jason (Ashley) Nettleton, Thomas (Bailey) Nettleton, Julia (Paul) Damrow, and Tricia (Jarrett) Stoppel; and twenty great grandchildren: Mia, Zoey, Walker, Tatum, Egypt, Elysian, Sophie, Adelyn, Wylie, Cora, Noah, Harper, Camden, Taylin, Michael, Kaylyn, Eloise, Henry, Theo, and Collins. Sister-in-laws Kathy Brown and Aloha Pink and many nephews and nieces.

Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 30 at Southview Baptist, 3434 S 13th St in Lincoln. Visitation with family will be Friday, August 29 from 5-7 pm at Lincoln Memorial, 6800 S 14th.

Watch Bob's live stream Celebration of Life on August 30 at 2:00 PM at southviewbaptist.org/live

Memorials to: Beverly Brown Taylor Scholarship/Bryan School of Nursing, Southview Baptist or NE Family Alliance - Prayer.