of Shirley, AR
January 18, 1922 - April 14, 2014
Marion Jewell Taylor 92, of Shirley, Arkansas passed to be with our Lord on Monday, April 14, 2014. He was born January 18, 1922 in Bentonia, Mississippi to Claude E. and Annette Sibley Taylor.
Marion was a lifelong Methodist and attended the First United Methodist Church of Clinton, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Rhodes Taylor, one son, John C. Taylor and wife Patricia of Silver Point, TN; granddaughter, Erin Taylor and husband Jack Staley, and five great- grandchildren, all presently residing in OK; He also has two step daughters, Cyndi Sullivan and husband Steve of Conway, AR; and Rebecca Sartini of Benton, AR; two step sons, James Peevey of Collierville, TN; and Michael Peevey and wife Keri of Zebulon, NC; seven step grandchildren, and one step great grandchild.
After graduation from high school, Marion enlisted in the Army Air Force where he spent 22 years before retiring in the rank of Major. He participated in the Berlin Airlift in 1945. He subsequently served at Kessler AFB in Biloxi, Ms, Scott AFB in Illinois, and retired from James Connelly AFB, TX. After retiring, he formed and managed a forms printing company for ten years before retiring and moving to Van Buren County. Marion and his wife of 62 years, Dorris Robertson Taylor, who preceded him, spent vacations from 1963 to 1984 on Greers Ferry Lake in Van Buren County. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca Suzanne Taylor and one granddaughter, Logan Elise Taylor.
In 1968 Marion's life was saved by AA. He spent the next 46 years attending many meetings around the country and meeting many people he always considered his friends.
After retiring in 1984, they moved to Van Buren County and built his present home. He helped with founding Foods for Life in Clinton and worked many years as a volunteer in the county with numerous projects for the county. He said many times the county was the best he had ever lived in. He was a true southern gentleman and his friends and family will miss him greatly.
There will be a Memorial Service honoring his life with Full Air Force Military Honors at 10:00am on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas with Pastor George Odell officiating. The family will receive friends at 9:00am until the service begins.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arkansas Alzheimer's Association 10411 West Markham, Suite 130 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-1409.
Cremation and Memorial Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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Brandi Lewis
Friday, April 25, 2014
You are the sweetest man I have ever known and you have been a true friend to me since I met you 30 years ago.
You said many times that 'growing old wasn't for sissies' and yet you handled it like a true champ. I'm sorry to have to say good bye to you now but I know that you were ready.
Rest in peace Marion, I love you dearly and will think of you often. Xoxoxoxo
Lisa K Ray
Friday, April 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Marion was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Marsha Bradford
Monday, April 21, 2014
I have known Mr. Taylor for many years, the first time I met him I had a candy store. He purchased a large quantity of candy and sent it to his son in another country, he said that they were not used to having chocolate like that. Later he and Doris moved down the road from us in his current home, he was a wonderful, caring and compassionate man. He was a great friend to all and he will be greatly missed.
Candace Smith
Thursday, April 17, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Taylor. Every year he would order pecans from our office and we all enjoyed meeting and visiting with him, he will be greatly missed. Your family will be in our prayers.
The Van Buren County Conservation District
Ron Spankuch
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Marion was truly a great friend and inspiration to me and hundreds others.He will be missed but never forgotten. My deepest sympathy to Jeanne and all of his Family.We all know he is in a better place, home with our Lord.
James & Nancy Clark
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Jean, John and all the family: You have our sympathy is the loss of Marion. We did enjoy knowing him so many years. He was a joy in Sunday School Class as our Teacher. Your Friends James and Nancy.
Tonya
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Marion, you were a great man and will be greatly missed.
Shannon Hall
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
As I know by listening to Becky how wonderful of a man Lou was! I know he has held on for a long time suffering from his illness, but no matter what, he is going to be missed by manny people. May God Bless his family and my sympathy to all!
Shannon Hall ( B Sartini co-worker)