Amos Barnell Taylor

Amos B. Taylor Sr., age 87, of Medart, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Born on June 11, 1938, in Panacea, Florida, Amos was the son of the late Monroe and Minnie Lue Taylor. He spent most of his career at Big 10 Tires in Tallahassee, where he was widely known as the top front-end specialist in town. Over the years, he also worked as a mason, carpenter, and cabinet maker. Amos loved building things and often gave his creations away simply to bring a smile to others.
A friendly and social man, Amos never met a stranger. He cherished time with family and friends, and above all, he deeply loved his wife, Rita, often helping her with her crafts.
He will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who found happiness in the company of loved ones.
Amos was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Rita J. Taylor; his son, Paul Taylor; grandson, Kyle Taylor; sister, Rochelle Smith; and brothers, Robert, Stevie, and Guy Taylor.
Amos is survived by his children: Billy (JoAnn) Taylor of Crawfordville, FL; Howard (Sandy) Taylor of Maxville, FL; Bruce (Sybil) Taylor of Crawfordville, FL; Cricket (Tina) Taylor of Clarksville, TN; and daughter Rita Zarate of Palm Bay, FL. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
Amos is also survived by his brothers Mitchell (Rhonda) Taylor and Richard (Kathy) Taylor; and sisters Dorothy Hall (favorite brother-in-law Michael) and Wanda Lynn.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice in memory of Amos B. Taylor
The family will receive friends, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Monday, October 20, 2025, graveside at Panacea Cemetery, 156 Westview St, Panacea, FL 32346, the service will follow at 11:00 AM, EST. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).