Gregory Scott "Gregg" "GT" Taylor

Gregory Scott “Gregg” “GT” Taylor, 47, Overland Park, Kan passed away November 6, 2015 at Overland Park Regional Hospital from a brain aneurysm. Services in Kansas City, MO will include a visitation on Monday, November 9 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and a Memorial Service Tuesday, November 10 at 11:30 a.m. both at McGilley State Line Chapel. Services in Kirksville, MO will include a visitation Wednesday, November 11 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Memorial Service Thursday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m. both at Travis-Noe Funeral Home, 1008 West Potter Ave., Kirksville, MO 63501 with a private burial to follow. At all services anyone is welcome to honor Gregg’s love of basketball by wearing a jersey/game uniform.

Gregg was born February 26, 1968 in Kirksville, MO to Janice (Sees) Hartman and was fortunate to spend countless hours with his Grandpa Dale growing up.

Gregg graduated from Kirksville High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Truman State University and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Gregg’s role as a pharmacist began in Kirksville, MO at Rider Drug. He was proud to have the opportunity to be part of a caring, family-oriented pharmacy. Gregg and Emily met at Rider Drug in January 1996 and they married on March 3, 2001.

Gregg enjoyed many hobbies but none as much as basketball. His playing career began in high school and continued in college. Once he graduated he played in tournaments, pick-up games and leagues every time the opportunity arose. While Gregg enjoyed playing, his true love was coaching. It allowed him to share with so many his love of the game and the way he lived his life. He was quiet yet strong, fiercely loyal and the most honorable coach that walked out on the court. The last moments of his life were spent with young men he admired doing what he loved the most.

Gregg is survived by his wife Emily Dittmeier Taylor, their children, Evan “ET” (13), Gavin (12), and Ryan (6); parents, Gary and Janice Hartman of Kirksville, MO; grandmother, Martha Sees of Kirksville, MO; in-laws Bill and Georgia Dittmeier; sisters-in-law, Jessica Zmijewski (Daniel), Elizabeth Goff (Jon); nieces and nephews, Luke Zmijewski, Annika Zmijewski, Phoebe Zmijewski, Juliet Zmijewski, Liam Goff and Nora Goff; step-siblings Allen Hartman (Julia), Carolyn Elgin and Sharon Hartman. He is survived by many, many athletes know as his Hoopsters. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Dale Sees.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations payable to Taylor boys: Evan, Gavin or Ryan at Bank Midwest. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arr. McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. (816) 942-6180.