Dennis Taylor Obituary
Graveside Funeral services for Dennis O'Neal Taylor are on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery, McKenzie, TN.
Mr. Taylor, 80, died at his residence on Friday, March 6, 2026. He was born in McKenzie on January 29, 1946, to the late Aaron Thomas and Mary Maxine Nelson Taylor. He worked for the Henry Co. Sheriff's Department and retired from the McKenzie Police Department. He also worked as a guard on the Alaska Pipeline for 5 years.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie Diane Walker Taylor, of McKenzie; his children, Buford (Krista) Taylor and Lori (Ben) Gearin, both of McKenzie; and three grandchildren, Chase Clayton, Lilli Taylor, and Laila McDade
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
1740 East Cedar Avenue P.O. Box 476, McKenzie, TN 38201
Make a Donation
in Dennis Taylor's name
People and places connected with Dennis
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Dennis's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dennis Taylor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
