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.
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14 Condolence(s)
Bobby & Ann Gassaway
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Joyce & family,
We are very sad for your loss of Boots. He was a great guy & friend.
Hold on to your memories for they will see you thru the days ahead.
Matt 18:20
Danny and Roxie Wilson
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Howard was such a kind person. Danny and I enjoyed the times we worked with Mr. Howard at Central cemetery. Prayers and thought for all of you.
Danny and Roxie
Michael Canonici
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry to hear about Mr. Taylor’s passing. We enjoyed every visit he made to the Corner Market. He was genuinely a good man. He will be missed.
Ken Yancey
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Joyce & family, I am so sorry to hear of Boots passing. Boots will be missed by many, and I am one of the many, even though I don’t live there now. I enjoyed walking down the alley to hear what he had to say. It was always interesting. We have lost a great man. Rest In Peace my friend.
R.E. and Diane Stancliff
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Diane and I are very sorry to hear about Howard, and we are glad we got to visit you and Howard during the times we visited our home town of West Helena. Our prayers and condolences to Joyce and family.
I remember those good old days together at Central High School, and even Beech Crest Elementary School..........
R.E. and Diane Stancliff
Janie Scaife
Saturday, January 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Barbara King
Friday, January 12, 2024
Joyce and family…I’m so sorry to read of Howard’s passing. I’ll always remember his kindness, and his love for our community. We have lost a very special person. May God bless and keep you in his care now and in the days ahead.
Elizabeth B Evans
Friday, January 12, 2024
Ms Joyce, I was saddened to hear of Mr Taylor's passing. I always loved for him to come see me at H&M Lumber. He always had a smile and a kind word for me.
Shirley Miles-Coad
Friday, January 12, 2024
Joyce, I had lots of fun with Howard and all who helped in getting the memorial up on Plaza St. I pray you will draw from the many memories of Howard. He was a go getter and I highly respected him for all his many good works for this community. I know our Lord and Savior will be with you all when you think of his passing but we know one day peace will be gained. My prayers are with you and your families.
Crystal Winney Eastman and D9n Eastman
Friday, January 12, 2024
Mary, Russell, and all of Boots's family, we are so sad at the loss of a really special and long time friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal!
JIM Mayer
Friday, January 12, 2024
JOYCE and family Howard was such a special gentleman and friend to all he met. You are in our thoughts & prayers. jim & Diane Mayer
Herbert Evans
Friday, January 12, 2024
Joyce and family, I am so very sorry to learn of Howard's passing. I got to know him and you Joyce through our good friend R.E. Stancliff and I really enjoyed visiting with you all with R.E. He was a good man and always enjoyable to be with and very social. I loved talking Razorbacks with him, he was a big fan for sure. Praying for God's peace and comfort to you Joyce and all the family and friends. Herbert Evans
Jeannie Turley
Friday, January 12, 2024
Joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. He was a good, fine man who everyone admired. I know you will miss him so much. Prayers for you and your family.
Peggy Wiggins
Friday, January 12, 2024
I have know Howard and Joyce for a lot of years. His brother, Russell graduated with me. My prayers and thoughts go out to the families. I know he will be missed by many.