Houston Taylor departed this life on May 7, 2026 at his residence in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 95. He was born November 13, 1930 in Haywood County, Brownsville, Tennessee to the parents of Christiana Hess and William Taylor.
Houston leaves to cherish his many memories, daughters, Kim (Phillip) Barber and Karla Taylor; grandchildren, Robert L.(Ericka) Drain, III, Braindi L. Taylor and Dylan Casey; great grandchildren, Jayden, Mya, Ivy and Noah; sister, Mildred Bond; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Mr. Taylor will lie in state on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.
Visitation with family Friday, May 15, 2026 from 11 until 12 at Shorter Chapel AME Church, 255 Natchez Street, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow, Pastor Boyce E. Wilkins, Jr., eulogist.
Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee.
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Kim Miner sent Red and White Handled Basket for Houston Taylor - May 13, 2026
The the Taylor family, I want to offer my condolences for your loss. Mr. Houston was a awesome person and he will be missed. He will always be loved and remembered. Kim and Carla you will be in my prayers.
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