Gordon-Taylor, Jr.-Obituary

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Gordon "Tom" Taylor, Jr.

Jan 29, 1931 - Oct 23, 2025

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I’m so sorry for your loss. He had a wonderful life. Love to his family.

Tom loved to ride. For every horseback ride, he was always mounted first and waiting for us slow pokes. Ride on Tom, ride on!

Tom, you have been so missed on all the trails, at all the horse camps and Ozark Ridge Rider events! I loved when you shared tales of your youth, growing up riding and then some years of "train-hopping" cross country with a friend or 2 if I remember correctly! You are a great teller of tales and so fun to listen and talk to. We will continue to honor your memory in all our days, whether on trails, camping, or every day here at "home camp" of the St Louis area. God bless you and your family!

Tom was a great man and friend.He will be greatly missed.

Thanks for all your years of service with The Ozark Ridge Riders. May you find a perfect steed, in Heaven. Ride on ! My sympathies to those you left here, Debbie Quarternik Ozark Ridge Riders Vice President

I will miss your wonderful smile and stories. I have great memories of him with the Ozark Ridge Riders. Many happy trails dear friend. With love.

My heart reaches out to Chuck and family. May the Holy Spirit guide you throughout this difficult time. Tom was a great friend and thanks to Chuck. We hooked up again on the phone. Maytime rest in peace and be joined by Betty and Jamie and the rest of his family that are riding those horses in heaven.

A larger than life man, always enjoyed his presence

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Gordon's Obituary

Taylor, Gordon "Tom", Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep, in his longtime family home at ‘’Taylor’s Old Fields’’, Thursday, October 23, 2025, 94 years and 10 months young. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth ‘’Betty’’ Taylor (née...

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