1916
Allen
2012
Allen Durley Taylor
November 20, 1916 — April 3, 2012
Allen Durley Taylor was born November 20, 1916 in Shelby County, TN the son of the late Herman W. and Maggie Isbell Taylor.
He was united in marriage to Addie Evelyn Darby on April 9, 1939. Mrs. Taylor preceded him in death on May 7, 2010 after 71 years of marriage.
Mr. Taylor was formerly employed as an auto body specialist with McCaa Chevrolet in West Memphis, AR. He began farming in McNairy County in 1952, and was also employed by the City of Corinth for many years. Mr. Taylor was an ordained Deacon for the First Baptist Church in West Memphis, AR and was a member of the West Corinth Baptist Church. He and his wife had a passion for helping children and gave significant support to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children's Hospital.
Mr. Taylor departed this life on April 3, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 95 Years, 4 Months, 14 Days. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Lessie McCarter of Corinth, MS; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by five brothers: William Taylor, Albert Taylor, Finley Taylor, Clayton Taylor, and Daniel Taylor.
Services will be held on April 6, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
He was united in marriage to Addie Evelyn Darby on April 9, 1939. Mrs. Taylor preceded him in death on May 7, 2010 after 71 years of marriage.
Mr. Taylor was formerly employed as an auto body specialist with McCaa Chevrolet in West Memphis, AR. He began farming in McNairy County in 1952, and was also employed by the City of Corinth for many years. Mr. Taylor was an ordained Deacon for the First Baptist Church in West Memphis, AR and was a member of the West Corinth Baptist Church. He and his wife had a passion for helping children and gave significant support to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children's Hospital.
Mr. Taylor departed this life on April 3, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 95 Years, 4 Months, 14 Days. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Lessie McCarter of Corinth, MS; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by five brothers: William Taylor, Albert Taylor, Finley Taylor, Clayton Taylor, and Daniel Taylor.
Services will be held on April 6, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
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