Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of 15 years Diane Lynn Taylor; children James Michael Taylor of Beechgrove, Jody Lee Taylor of LaVergne, Christina Marie Taylor of Beechgrove, Randi (Donald) Michele Whitley of Antioch, Shara Lynn Fredman, Justine Leigh Kranzke, Samantha Susan Kranzke, Shannon Daniel Marie Kranzke all of LaVergne; siblings Debra (Bubby) Beasley of Ashland City, Linda Biggs of Lebanon, and Larry (Mary Lou) Taylor of Nashville; and 13.5 grandchildren Summer, Caleb, J.T, Mikey, Missy, Chaston, Jamison, Trentman, Jordan, Shayleigh, Collin, Khloe, Bella, and one coming soon.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 4 at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Donald Whitley, Jody Taylor, Bill Ferrel, Jason Taylor, Bubby Beasley, and Donavon Hamilton. Chad Williams will be an honorary pallbearer.

Mr. Taylor was owner and operator of Taylors Auto Repair, and enjoyed building and racing cars.

Visitation will be 2:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, December 3 at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center in memory of Mr. Taylor.

Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com 615-459-3254.