of West Helena, AR

May 25, 1943 - January 11, 2024

Howard H. Taylor, Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in West Helena, Arkansas. He was born in Helena, Arkansas to the late Howard, Sr. and Theo Lawrence Taylor. He graduated from Central High School in 1961 and joined the Army Reserves. Known by family and friends as ''Boots'', Howard married, started a family and settled in West Helena, Arkansas. He taught welding at Phillips County Community College and owned Two States Monument Company.

He loved sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks and St. Louis Cardinals and was front and center at his children's sporting events for many years. Howard was a member of the Lion's Club and served on the Phillips County Quorum Court and the West Helena City Council.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Taylor; daughter, Angie Allred (Ike) of Little Rock, Arkansas; son, Jeff Taylor (Keri) of Maumelle, Arkansas; special niece, Michelle McGowan (Gregg) of Chattanooga, Tennessee; grandchildren, Zoe Allred, Karah Allred, Presley Taylor; special grandniece, Asha McGowan; brother, Russell Taylor (Carolyn) of Arlington, Tennessee; sister, Mary Keck (Dan) of Ripley, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Ann Laurel (Dave) of Allen, Texas and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard H. Taylor, Sr. and Theo Lawrence Taylor; daughter, Sarah Beth Taylor; sister Martha Source; brother-in-law, Harry Source; sister-in-law, Glenda Bryan and nephew, Chip Bryan.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
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