Roland Taylor Thomas

1946 - 2021

Roland Taylor Thomas
Amarillo - Roland Thomas Taylor passed away February 17, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 4-6 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 2 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial to follow. He was born July 7, 1946 in Seagraves, Texas to Thomas and Irene Taylor. Roland proudly served two tours in Vietnam for his country in the United States Navy. He was a Tascosa High School graduate. He married the love of his life Linda Carter on October 25, 1972 in Amarillo. He was a loving, caring, giving person who always lent a hand to anyone and everyone never asking for anything in return. Roland was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In his free time he enjoyed shooting guns, antiquing, working on radios, but most of all spending time with his family in Colorado and Red River. Roland will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Taylor.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Linda, his children Les Taylor, Eddie Taylor, Kimberly Hermesmeyer and Lori Taylor. A sister Darlene Hart, His grandchildren Cody Taylor, Austin Strate and girlfriend Ashley Wilson, Bailey Hermesmeyer and Logan Taylor. His close friends Gary Gunn, Toy Hatley and Richard and Melody Izatt.