Benny Earl Taylor, 69, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. He was born March 30, 1956, to Earl and Jewel Taylor. Benny was a 1974 graduate of New Site High School. He was a Civil Engineer with MDOT for 30 years, and a member of New Burton Baptist Church. He was a World Champion Coon Hunter, and enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, socializing and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
A Celebration of Life will be Friday, July 25, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Dwayne Morgan officiating and Rod Taylor delivering the Eulogy. Burial will be in Allen Line Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
He is survived by one son, Rodney Taylor; one daughter, Lacy Taylor; two brothers, Rickey (Cheryl) Taylor and Jimmy Dale (Michelle) Taylor; one sister, Ann Taylor; and three grandchildren, CJ Taylor, Jayce Taylor and Kamdyn Taylor.
He was preceded in death his parents; one sister, Brenda Gail Kendrick; and one brother-in-law, Randel Kendrick.
Pall bearers are Jayce Taylor, Reed Ivy, Derek Kendrick, Clint Kendrick, J.W. Jacobs, Jackie Harris, Doug Taylor and Jeffrey Crabb.
Honorary pall bearers are the Breakfast Table Group at Burton One Stop.
Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com.