of Batesville, AR
April 22, 1941 - March 4, 2019
Jerry Dean Taylor, 77, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Wood-Lawn Heights Nursing Facility in Batesville, Arkansas.
Jerry was born on April 22, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Floyd D. "Bud" and Dessa (Payne) Taylor. He spent his early years in Correctionville, Iowa. In 1954 the Taylor family moved to Yankton, South Dakota. Jerry graduated from Yankton High School in 1959.
After attending college at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Jerry graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1964. He subsequently served two years in the U.S. Army, followed by two years of Active Reserve service. Jerry earned a Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
On August 6, 1966, Jerry was united in marriage with K. Dianne Shearon in Elk Point, South Dakota. They resided in Wisconsin and Oklahoma where Jerry was employed by Mercury Marine.
In 1980 Jerry purchased the NAPA Auto Parts Store in Batesville and continued in the auto parts business until his retirement in 2003. He was an avid collector of Ford Mustangs and a member of the River City Cruisers and the Batesville Rotary Club.
Survivors include his wife Dianne; daughter, Julie L. Taylor, and granddaughter, Katherine "Kate" Taylor, both of Clayton, North Carolina; two nieces and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jeffrey David Taylor; and his sister, Joan (Taylor) Gross.
Pallbearers are Dennis Smith, Alton Stewart, Berry Hammers, Ron Lewallen, Johnny Kent, and Terrell Tebbetts. Honorary pallbearers will be the River City Cruisers and the Alpha Sunday School Class.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Batesville where Jerry was a longtime member. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2014, Batesville, Arkansas 72503; or to the University of South Dakota Foundation, 1110 N. Dakota St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069.
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Theresa McCord Tomlinson
Saturday, March 9, 2019
In our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Theresa McCord Tomlinson
Sara Farris
Friday, March 8, 2019
J.T., I am so sorry. I remember your Dad as always being very kind and very PATIENT with us! I am thinking of you, your Mom, and Kate and sending much love.
Sara Farris
Scott Whalen
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Diane, Julie & Family,
We are thinking back on good times spent with Jerry. On one visit to Batesville he took us on the grand tour. And in 2007 Jerry emceed the family reunion in Sioux City; he was in his element and made the event so special for all the Shearon sisters.
Take care & much love,
Scott & Kelly Whalen
Clifton Burrell
Thursday, March 7, 2019
God bless your family.
Clifton & Norma Burrell
Elizabeth Bumpers
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Julie, your father was such a fine man. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Much love and many prayers for you, your mother, and Kate.
Love,
Liz
Justin Ledbetter
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
May the Lord bring comfort to the family as you grieve amd remember Jerry. Grace and Peace, Justin amd Susan Ledbetter
Laura Martin Morris
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Diane:
We are so sorry for your loss. Jerry was such a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone that knew him. Dad always thought a lot of him. Jerry was a really good friend to Dad during the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
In Christ,
Mark & Laura Morris
Harlon Martin
Bill Estes & Janet Tosh
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss. He was known and loved by many.