William Leon Taylor

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Saturday, January 7, 2017
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Service Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 Pine
West Memphis, AR  72301
Saturday, January 7, 2017
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364
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William Leon TaylorI am a Veteran.

of West Memphis, AR

September 1, 1932 - January 4, 2017

William Leon Taylor went home to be with the Lord January 4, 2017. He was born September 1, 1932 to Curt and Millie Taylor.

Mr. Taylor retired from Entergy in 1991. He was a member of the VFW and a member of the Plainsman Band. He also served in the Korean War and when they ceased fire he was on the front lines. Mr. Taylor was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Memphis where he was a greeter.

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents; son Stan Taylor; 2 sisters, Evelyn Beason, Bernice Reed; 4 brothers, J.C., John Heney, Faye, and Dean Taylor.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine Taylor; his son, Jeff Taylor (Charlotte) of West Memphis; 3 granddaughters, Ashley Sellers of West Memphis, AR, Jessica Pollard and Leeann Nanos of Chicago, IL; 2 sisters, Joann May of Bella Vista, AR, Martha Ingram of Hot Springs Village, AR; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of West Memphis or to Avondale Baptist Church.

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Anne Reed Conery
Bella Vista,
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Saturday, January 7, 2017

He was a fine man whom I always enjoyed spending time with. I have many fond memories that I will always cherish. He will be greatly missed.

Bryan & Roberta Walls
West Memphis, AR
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Friday, January 6, 2017

Jeff & family so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.

Rusty + Vicki Hipp, and family
Arcadia,
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Friday, January 6, 2017

Very sad to learn of Leon's passing. Praying your memories give you some comfort at this time. Love you Rusty and family

Peggy
Marion, AR
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Friday, January 6, 2017

I'm so sorry you have lost some one you love. A SCRIPTURE I FIND COMFORTING ISO REVELATIONS 21 :3AND4

Wanda James Holland
Pine Bluff,
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Friday, January 6, 2017

Rip!we love and Will Miss You Uncle leon.

Frances Creekmore
West Memphis, AR
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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Delbert and I are sorry to hear about the passing of Leon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Maxine, and your family.

Patricia Smith
West Memphis, AR
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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Jeff,

I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.