Jack Taylor

Jack Taylor, 84, of Medon, departed this life Friday, November 11, 2022, at his home.

The husband of Ann Hardin Taylor, whom he married on February 17, 1958, he worked for 22 years as an operations technician with TDOT, retiring in 2003. He was born February 17, 1938, in Medon, son of the late L.J. Taylor and Mattie Aliene Hodge Taylor and lived his whole life here. In his younger years, he worked as a logger and enjoyed being outside. He also enjoyed gardening and fishing, but held his greatest love for being around his grandchildren, whom he dearly loved. Mr. Taylor was a member and deacon for over 30 years at New Union Baptist Church and was caretaker of the cemetery there for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Taylor of Medon; two daughters, Debbie King (Richard) of Medon and Brenda Slaughter of Jackson; three grandchildren, Jessica Phillips (Nathan), Daniel King (Michelle) and Celeste Slaughter; and 8 great grandchildren, Abbie, Rylee, Joslyn, Jacob, Olivia, Charlie Ann, Hazel and Christopher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Taylor; a son in law, Nathan Slaughter; two infant sisters and a brother, Frank Taylor. Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to New Union Baptist Church.