Donald Taylor

On Monday, March 27, 2023, Donald Edward Taylor went to be with his Lord and Savior four days after his beloved wife Betty. He was born on April 10, 1933, to Francis Marion (Jake) and Clemmie Odell Peay Taylor. He passed away at the age of 89. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and friend. He met Betty while he was roping at Erwin Phillips place. It was right next to her father’s place. The two were married on December 25, 1954. Don worked for Contel telephone which has changed names many times and is now Verizon. He retired after 40 years in 1989. He also, took over JF Taylor and Co after his father’s death. Don was 4th generation owner/operator of the saddle shop. He has made many a trailer top and worked on many a saddle in his day. He loved his Lord, family, horses, and rodeos. He has rodeoed all over Texas. He roped every week at the house with friends and family. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School to various ages, but spent 25 years of service teaching 3 and 4 year olds with his wife Betty. HE loved to serve the Lord, but also, his children. The family rodeoed all over. He team roped with his son David. And when his children and grandchildren had school activities, he was right there supporting them. He is survived by daughter and son-in love LaDona and Dale Jordan of Barry, son and daughter in -love David and Debbie Taylor of Lipan, grandchildren Justin Jordan and Crystal Devillier of Teague, Jayson and Sebrina Jordan of Mildred, Natalie Patenaude of Corsicana, Victoria Taylor of Mildred, Sarita Petersen and Taylor Doherty of Laramie Wyoming, Latigo and Madalynn Petersen of Weatherford Tx. Great grandchildren Taylor and Zanna Jordan, Maddox and Madilyn Pryor, Jaxon, Melanie and Easton Patenaude and an expected grandson in August. Special friends of the family, Reta Gillen, Donnie and Peggy Gillen, Vicki and Randall Arnett. Many Cousins, Joe Don Brooks and family (Paducah), Bill Swink and family (Dallas), Sharon Swink and family (Conroe), Trisha Taylor Kennedy and family (missionaries) and Lisa Taylor (Ft Worth), Rick Rash and family (Mildred), Mark Rash and family (Mildred), Joyce Rash (Mildred), Debbie Dillingham and family (Corsicana), Phil Golden and family (Blooming Grove) The family would like to thank all of the wonderful nurses, aides and doctors who went above and beyond to take care of Mr. Taylor at Twilight, Navarro Regional, and Hand in Hand Hospice. And for visits family and friends from First Baptist Church Corsicana and Pastor Charky Marquez. He was preceded in death by, his daughter Laurie Denise Taylor, mother Clemmie Odell Peay Taylor, father Frances Marion (Jake) Taylor, uncles, WM Taylor, Robert Taylor, Sonny Taylor, JB Swink, and aunt Jewel Hodges. Pallbearers Justin Jordan, Jayson Jordan, Latigo Petersen, Chris McSpadden, Jason Bottoms. Honorary Pallbearers Donnie Gillen, Mickey Don McCain, John Horton, Bobby Reagan, Gilbert Hippard. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to First Baptist Church Children Ministries.

Donald Taylor

April 10, 1933 - March 27, 2023