Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his devoted wife, Frances Taylor; his sons Darrell Taylor, Dwayne Taylor, and Gary Taylor Jr.; his step-sons Daniel Ward and Victor Ward; his sisters Christine Taylor and Celeste Taylor; and his cherished grandchildren, Melissa Pariset, Dylan Taylor, Kayla Ward, Sandy Steele, James Steele and Dustin Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford Ralph James Taylor and Evelyn Marie Taylor.
In his early years, Gary was a master carpenter—there was nothing he couldn’t build. His craftsmanship and dedication to his trade were admired by many. After retirement, Gary and Frances embraced the joy of travel, exploring the country in their RV and making countless memories along the way. He also found great comfort and happiness in the simple pleasures of life, especially watching his favorite game shows alongside his beloved wife.
Gary was deeply loved by all who knew him. His kindness, warmth, and sense of humor touched many lives, and he will be greatly missed.