Robert Eugene (Bob) Taylor, 85, of Springdale, died December 24, 2021 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born January 15, 1936 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio to Earl and Helen Martin Taylor.
Bob worked for McClinton Anchor until 1984 at which time he started B&D Trucking (operating it until his retirement in 1998). Bob was an avid golfer with 23 holes-in-one. He also was owner of Brush Creek Golf Course in Springdale. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. They had been to every state including Canada.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Taylor and two brothers, Oscar Taylor and John Taylor.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Hilton Taylor; his children, Terry Taylor and wife Betty of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Kim Moore husband Clay of Decatur, TX, Tim Taylor and wife Mila of Saint Anthony, ID, Julie Gudenkauf and husband Tim of McPherson, KS, Cheri Riley of Springdale and Lonnie Taylor and wife Sonja of Springdale; daughter-in-law, Lori Taylor of Springdale; his siblings, Alice Vaughn, Sylvia Higgins, Mildred Bone, Bonnie Strode, Pat Edwards, Mary Lou Stout and Albert Taylor; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Mount Comfort Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will be 4-6 PM Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.
Memorials may be made to FUSE Foundation, 2517 Bell Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801.
Chris, Reagan, Cameron, Ella and I would like to express our deepest sympathy. We all shared a fond memory of Bob with each other the past few days. We will miss his voice, humor and friendship. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Our sympathies to Bob’s family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time and praying for your peace. Love to you.
Deepest sympathy. Prayers for the Taylor and Hilton families !!
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. Lots and lots of fond memories. You will be missed.
Dear Barb and family — Bob always had a warm greeting at Razorback GC… He and “the boys” would always tee off before us “gals”!! Fond memories and my sympathy in this nice man’s loss. May your tomorrows be full of the things that make you glad. . . Blessed be, Dee Tustison
Barbara, we extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Will always remember uncle Bob’s smile and his wit. He will be missed. Will be thinking of aunt Barb and the whole family.
Praying for God’s comfort.