Elvin Harvey Taylor

Elvin Harvey Taylor obituary, Mesquite, TX

Elvin Harvey Taylor

Elvin Taylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Laurel Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park on Oct. 29, 2024.

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Elvin Harvey Taylor was born on July 20, 1941 in Dallas, Texas to Elvin Taylor and Ruth Rose Taylor and
passed away on October 26, 2024 at his home in Mesquite, Texas.
Harvey is survived by his children, son Michael Alan Taylor and wife Kelly; daughter Erin Taylor Holland and husband Jack; grandson Tyler
Holland; granddaughters Taryn and Cameron Taylor; sister Stella and husband David Click; brother Richard and wife Rena Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Frances June Taylor; son Todd Eric Taylor; and parents Elvin and Ruth Taylor.
Harvey served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with family and was an avid sports fan and
fisherman.
May he rest in eternal peace.
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