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JERRY TAYLOR Obituary
TAYLOR, 76
LAKELAND - Jerry Taylor, 76, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. Jerry was born in Connersville, Indiana on July 29, 1943 to the late Dale and Louise 'Lou' Taylor. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. Jerry was the Property Manager with Premier Homes Realty in St. Augustine, FL for the past five years, however, he spent most of his adult life in Lakeland, FL where he raised his children and established his auto mechanic business. He was an avid lover of car racing and drove with the best in his younger years. Two of his claims to fame included as a young racecar driver once beating 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits and having his car appear in the National Hot Rod Magazine.
Jerry is survived by his wife: Karen Anne Taylor, his sons: Michael Keith Taylor and spouse Tari, Dale Allan Taylor and spouse Patricia, David Lee Taylor and spouse Holly, daughters: Aron Raquel Taylor, Gabrielle 'Gabi' Meadows, Katherine Jo Denham, and Melinda Anne Greer. Jerry & Karen have 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lynda Taylor Hinson and spouse Carlos.
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Prem S Dev
July 11, 2021
Dear Jerry you will always remain in our minds all the time and we will not let you go. God bless you.
Alice Brown Kawan
August 17, 2020
Jerry was one of my first friends. Our parents were very close friends in Connersville, Indiana. As a matter of fact, Jerry was my first kiss. I think we were probably 4 years old. The memory stays with me because our parents teased us about it. I'm so sad for all of you who loved Jerry. My deepest condolences to Lynda.
Angela Purdy
July 23, 2020
o many great memories growing up with you and your family! I think you even gave me my nickname. Short stop! RIP Jerry you will be missed
Karen Taylor
July 23, 2020
Jerry was loved by many and he will be sorely missed by me and by his family and friends. We all love you and look forward to the day when "we meet again!"
Rick Dicks
July 22, 2020
We have 49 years of memories that we will always be grateful for having shared with Jerry and his family. Thank you Jerry and family. Jo and Rick I don’t know what you doing what are you supposed to do now done
Katlyn Jordan
July 20, 2020
Im still numb to the pain, its so unreal. I love you papa.
James Mitchell
July 19, 2020
I did not know Jerry as well as Karen but to this day I remember a talk he gave in church forty plus years ago. It was about doing & acting quickly to address problems.
Lisa Loyd Alvarado
July 19, 2020
I knew Jerry for a very long time. He was a wonderful, kind man and he loved Karen and all their children very much. The world will be a little less bright without his presence. But I know heaven has gained a valiant spirit.
Prem S.Dev
July 18, 2020
Jerry was a great person and very good friend. Although my relationship was not too long but he was sincere, devoted, hard working and very caring.It will be very difficult to forget him.May God give peace to departed soul.
Jamie Valentine
July 18, 2020
Jerry was a great example of loving unconditionally. Ive known him my entire life though church . He always had a smile on his face and a hug to give . He loved fiercely all who were his friends but most especially his family . His will be remembered in my heart as a gentle giant !
Divyan Patel
July 17, 2020
Wonderful soul that I got to meet and have a laugh every week during his brief stops at the store.
Preston and Sharon
July 17, 2020
E remember helping Theresa move years ago when she had 2 cats. Preston and Jerry each had one cat in their respective trucks.. As Karen and I talked back and forth on the beep beep phone, you could hear those crazy cats in the background just howling like banshees. Jerry threatened to drop them off at the closest gas station. Good times!!!
Lynn Sadler
July 17, 2020
Jerry and Karen were one of my first friends when I started going to the church they attended. I love him and life he lived. Strong, giving, loving, kind, and so much fun to be around. Love, hugs and prayers to the Taylor family.
Vicki and Nelson Poston
July 17, 2020
Will always remember his kindness, his love for his family, for God, and his smile!
Jeanette
July 17, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry always treated Haylee like she was his. I pray that you and your family find strength with each other. Sending prayers.
Debby Elliott
July 17, 2020
When I first met Jerry he was in leisure suits in the halls of the church making everyone laugh.
When I was a teenager, for some reason, Jerry gave me a break and hired me to work at his auto repair shop. I completed my associate's degree while there. He was a terrific boss and I fear I was not such a terrific employee. I eventually moved on, but Jerry was good to me. I remember getting in a car and him lifting the car up to pump the brakes. He would often joke that he was giving me a "raise." He taught me to grind valves.
Jerry was always full of fun. He could make anyone laugh and win them over, even my parents, who were very suspicious of members of our church. My parents really liked him, especially when he and Elaine volunteered to oversee our wedding reception free of charge. Then at the last minute, one of our groomsmen did not show up. Jerry volunteered his son Mike, just home from a mission to fill in. While I was dating my husband and attending BYU, Jerry came to visit and made time to go out to a meal with us.
Jerry was one of a kind and I will never forget how good he was go me and how just downright good he was. He will be missed.
Rosanne Zuk
July 17, 2020
I'll always remember you as kind and sweet . Rest in peace uncle Jerry.
Karina Deschamps
July 17, 2020
My prayers and love are with you and all the family
Jerry was a wonderful man, I will not forget the time we spend together when we where in the USA
Dear niece I am thinking of you, love from Belgium
Kimberly Baber
July 17, 2020
You will truly be missed by lots of people I am so glad I got the chance to meet you
Toni Cook
July 17, 2020
Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
Teresa Choquette
July 17, 2020
The thing I loved most about my friend (thats literally what we called each other) is his ability to make each individual person he encountered feel like they were his only friend. Everyone connected to Jerry at some level. He wasnt mean spirited and often was one of the few calm voices in a heated discussion. He always hugged me hello and goodbye. When I got news that he was gone, in my mind I saw a farewell hug, but in my spirit I felt the warm snugness of his hug but knew it was Heavenly Father hugging him. It was a brief but wonderful spiritual moment. Testimony that my friend was home. I loved Jerry - the kind of love that comes from three decades of close, intimate friendship. I already miss him knowing he wont be with Karen the next time we visit. Until we meet again, friend, this is the man of the house signing out. ❤❤❤
Niki Johnson
July 17, 2020
My sincere condolences and prayers for peace to the entire family. Jerry was such a great man with a giving spirit. He will be missed.
Victoria Hales
July 17, 2020
i love my Papa so much! My heart is broken that he is no longer here on earth. He was the most supportive and caring person! He loves his family so much. I will miss him so much but I know I will see him again some day.
Brenda Meadows
July 17, 2020
Karen Im so sorry for your loss. The little Ive been around Jerry has always been pleasant and he surely carried a spiritual peace with him. My condolences to you and all of both of your children. You will be in my prayers of thoughts and in my heart this month. Love you Karen.
Diane (Ulloa) Maldonado
July 17, 2020
Please accept our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Sending you hugs and serenity Aron.
Eric & Diane Maldonado
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