OBITUARY
Roland Thomas Taylor
July 7, 1946 – February 17, 2021
Roland Thomas Taylor passed away February 17, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 4-6 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 2 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial to follow.
He was born July 7, 1946 in Seagraves, Texas to Thomas and Irene Taylor. Roland proudly served two tours in Vietnam for his country in the United States Navy. He was a Tascosa High School graduate. He married the love of his life Linda Carter on October 25, 1972 in Amarillo. He was a loving, caring, giving person who always lent a hand to anyone and everyone never asking for anything in return. Roland was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In his free time he enjoyed shooting guns, antiquing, working on radios, but most of all spending time with his family in Colorado and Red River. Roland will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Taylor.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Linda, his children Les Taylor, Eddie Taylor, Kimberly Hermesmeyer and Lori Taylor. A sister Darlene Hart, His grandchildren Cody Taylor, Austin Strate and girlfriend Ashley Wilson, Bailey Hermesmeyer and Logan Taylor. His close friends Gary Gunn, Toby Hatley and Richard and Melody Izatt.
PALLBEARERS
- Edward Taylor, Pallbearer
- Les Taylor, Pallbearer
- Austin Strate, Pallbearer
- Cody Taylor, Pallbearer
- Logan Taylor, Pallbearer
- Dale McAvoy, Pallbearer
- Toby Hadley, Pallbearer
Services
| 24 February |
Funeral Service2:00 pm Memorial Park Funeral HomeChapel of Memories |
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
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Visitation
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Memories
Roland Thomas Taylor
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ADD A MEMORYAustin Strate
February 21, 2021
The most amazing person I've ever had in my life is no longer with us anymore. He taught me how to love and be kind. He taught me how to be a man. He taught me everything that I know. I am forever grateful to have had him in my life, hes truly shaped who I am today. Not sure what its gonna be like without him yet but I do know that he made me strong enough to get through this.
Dani Taylor
February 21, 2021
Papa was the best father I could've ever asked for, I'm so lucky I was born into his and Nanas family.
Stacy Reyes
February 19, 2021
Roland was a great man, very quiet, and had a great sense of humor. I always liked going over to visit, and when I did, gathered a feeling of comfort and love. Him and his wife Linda always took people in and loved them like they belonged. Roland was a very kind man who loved Linda and the kids very much. He had a love for antiques, and had a hobby of collections of many sorts. He will be missed.