Gregory M. Taylor

1961 - 2024

Gregory M. Taylor, 63, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1961 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Marvin and Waunita Taylor. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School, class of 1980, Lexington Community College in Lexington, Kentucky, and a 2011 graduate of the University of Evansville, Indiana.

He was married to Chantal Taylor and resided in Frederick, Colorado. He was employed by Colorado Barricade, Denver as Facilities Manager.

Greg was an avid collector of Maker's Mark bourbon specialty bottles and a devoted lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kentucky Wildcats. He enjoyed using his yearly pass to Rocky Mountain National Park with family. His biggest joy was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren and extended family. He was the very best daddy-o, grandpa and dog grandpa. His favorite quote was "All hearts come home for Christmas".

An adored husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Chantal, daughter Kylie (Adam) Chilton, Jamestown, CO, son Ryan (Sarah) Taylor, Louisville KY, daughter Amber (Aaron) Weyer, Milford, OH, and daughter Lydia Taylor (Doug, Gretchen, and Bo Hurt), Newburgh, IN; four grandchildren, Caden and Colter Chilton, and Margot and R.J. Taylor; his three sisters Valerie Taylor, Sarasota, FL, Cindy Taylor, Richmond KY, Beth (Alan) Ross, Lexington, KY; two brothers Gary (Susan) Taylor, Villa Hills, KY, Daniel (Tracey) Taylor, Chesapeake, VA and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Jenny Taylor.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 17 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 485 W. 4th Street, Lexington, Kentucky, Visitation will be in the church hall before the mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.