Bobby Taylor

Bobby L. Taylor of Allendale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Gentle Care in Vincennes, Indiana.

A visitation will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Wabash Worship Center in Patton, Illinois, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life following at 4:00 p.m.

Bobby was born on July 3, 1940, in Crossville, Illinois, the son of Lee and Gladys (Amonette) Taylor. He married Janet Sue Kleinschmidt at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ on September 9, 1965. To this union two children were born: Kyle (Dana) Taylor of Mill Shoals, Illinois, and Chris (Laura) Taylor of Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Those left to share his memory include his wife, Janet of fifty-nine years and children; three grandchildren, Harper Taylor, Vance Taylor, Morrison Taylor; and brother Steve (Louise) Taylor.

Bobby was a member of Wabash Worship Center in Patton, Illinois. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and keeping up with his garden. He enjoyed fishing and running nets on the Wabash River. He worked as an inspector at Champion Labs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers Lee Jr. and Eugene Taylor.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

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