John W. Taylor
July 19, 1953 ~ July 12, 2015
John W. Taylor, 61 of Worthington, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 19, 1953 in Coal City, Indiana to the late Donald Lee Taylor and Beaulah Faye (Bowersock) Taylor-Harris.
A long-time resident of Mooresville, John owned and operated Taylor Excavating for more than 35 years; he retired three years ago due to his failing health. On June 2, 1974 John married the love of his life, Lillie Mae (Bland) Taylor; she survives. John and Lillie attended Crossland Baptist Church in Stilesville. Other survivors include his son, Larry D. Taylor (Sharon Goode) of Mooresville; granddaughter, Hayley Taylor of Mooresville; one brother, Mike L. (Brenda “Sis”) Taylor of Mooresville, and two sisters, Donna F. Shelby of Camby and Anna Cobb of Indianapolis.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, July 16 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17 at the funeral home. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery near Worthington, Indiana. You are invited to visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, leave a personal message for the family and view John’s Life Tribute video
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It’s been a little over six months since my ‘Snugglebunny’ my sweet Johnny went to Heaven. I still miss him just as much today as I did then. He will always be forever in my heart and in my thoughts. My best friend is gone now, but will reunite some day. My heart still feels like it has a hole in it that can never be fixed, until I see that sweet smile again some day, and he takes my hand, and we will be forever together in all eternity. I love you dearly my forever sweetheart ‘My Johnny’!
I would just like to say, that it has been over a year now since my sweet Johnny passed, and I can tell you that I miss him just as much today as the day he passed. I think of him every day. My heart still weeps. Life will never be the same without him, but you do learn to make the best of it. I love him so much and I always will. They will never be another to take his place. He was my one and only. My true true soul mate. Forever in my heart! I love you baby. My sweet sweet ‘Snugglebunny’.
A Very Heartwarming and Outstanding Tribute to our Dear Friend Johnny Taylor, we sure are going to miss you. You will be forever in our Hearts and in our Thoughts. Ricky and Myra Keller
Johnny, you was a one of a kind,glad I was able to know you and have some great times together,I’ll ALWAYS remember our Florida trip,RIP my friend, love you
There were so many pictures that mad me laugh, smile and cry. All great memories. You were a wonderful guy, with great people surrounding you. I wish I was older so I could have spent even more time with you. Thanks for every moment spent with me.
John, I hadn’t seen you in years but I remember as if it was yesterday when I met you at The Brickyard Cafe. Always such a great sense of humor an could put a smile on my face when I couldnt. May you rest in heaven an god speed my friend
Bog brother , I love you it’s going to kill me today to have to let you go, never see you again in the flesh, never hear that laugh or see that big beautiful smile.But I know your in a better place , your up there with mom, dad, Steven, everyone that has passed on looking down on each of us.I know you wouldn’t want us down here crying and weeping for you, so I will try my best but I can’t promise anything.Until we meet again, fly high big brother.RIP and keep everyone in line up there.
Though I only new you for a few years I am very proud to call you my friend. I wish now we would have gone on that bike ride you kept asking about. Well Johnny, I’m sure someday when we meet again we can fire up those bikes and take that ride together. I’ll miss you! Your friend , Steve Tandy
Johnny, You always reminded me of the same Spirit of my Uncle Glenn Bowersock. Full of loving kindness, childlike in nature.. I always enjoyed the family reunions just to see you. Bet you will have some great yapping sessions in heaven with papaw .. tell him we sure do miss him but so glad we will see him again. LOVE YOU JOHNNY
Dear Lilly & Family, Please accept my sincere condolanses at Johnnys’ passing. I regret not knowing him well.From what I have read,he was a dear,kind man. May God give you all peace in the coming days & weeks. With love to you all, Marva Joe Graves
Have never met a nicer man. May your family find peace in this difficult time.
Johnny was the love of my life. He was my world. I lost my best friend, and I will miss him dearly. My heart aches. I feel like my heart has a hole in it. He was a good man and will be sadly missed by all. John loved his family and friends, and loved talking to everyone. He always had that special smile about him. He will always be in my heart. I love him so, and always will. Bye my friend, I will see you soon again some day. Keep flying high up there, no more pain. Gone but not forgotten, never will be. I love you my little ‘Snugglebunny’. Forever my love. Your wife Lillie.
Lillie Taylor sent a virtual gift in memory of John W. Taylor
My big brother I’m going to miss you, you keep everyone in line up there.You will be always on my mind forever in my heart.Until we see each other again someday soon, fly high as an eagle and watch over each and everyone of us and point us in the right direction on this life’s bumpy road.I love you, RIP.
Words just can’t express the love we had for you and you will certainly be missed in our hearts and minds. But now you will find all the answers to what heaven is. Sadly missed by Bob and Vi Noel.
Lillie and family, We were so sorry to hear about John. That cancer is such a painful thing to go through. We will miss that wonderful smile of his . You and your family are in our prayers.
Ashley Cobb sent a virtual gift in memory of John W. Taylor
John. Was. Truly. One of the. Finest. Men I have been able to. Meet. He will be. Missed. By. All. Love. And prayers. Karen
Johnny was a great wonderful man .he was very sweet and would help anyone out . He touched so many people w his kind heart. will never be forgotten. Prayers for his family and friends.
Johnny was a GREAT man, he was funny he was kind to all, he maybe gone,but he’ll NEVER be forgotten RIP,you’ll be greatly missed
Misty Loy (daughter Of Brenda Bowersock) sent a virtual gift in memory of John W. Taylor
wonderful man. sweet, kind, loving, I know papaw sure did love him. Now they have a lot to talk about up there in the Glory Land 🙂 until we all meet again. Gods peace to the remaining family. My heart is with you all.
Everyone here at Speedway Auto Parts would like to send our Deepest Sympathies to the Taylor Family. John will be sadly missed, but we will never forget your smile or your laughter! Rest in peace dear friend!
I’ll sure miss our 39 years of friendship.john was a GOOD BUDY . My heart goes out to Lilly.god bless rest in peace
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Lillie and the rest of the family. Johnny was a wonderful man, a man that made you smile, a man with a heart of gold. Johnny’s passing saddens us tremendously, he may be gone from this earth, but he will never be gone in our hearts and in our thoughts. We sure are going to miss Johnny. Fly high dear Friend, Fly High, Spread your wings and soar!!! Ricky and Myra Keller
I am sorry for your lose Larry and Lillie. I never really knew your dad Larry but my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this hard time in your lives
Sorry to hear about John. Prayers for the family. Good memories of talking at the Front Porch on Saturday mornings. Vern Spoor
We are so saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. Lilly, you and Johnny are some of the nicest people we have ever met. Dad always talks about the two of you, and all of the fun times you have shared. Lilly are prayers are for your comfort and healing, and know that we will all be together again one day. Johnny will be greatly missed. Kat and Calvin Thorson(daughter of Al Sapp)
Anna Cobb sent a virtual gift in memory of John W. Taylor
Our deepest sympathies to you, Lillie, and to the family on the loss of Johnny. He was a good man, with a good heart. Sending thoughts, prayers, and love. Larry Kelsey and Sharon Kelsey