George "Todd" Taylor Jr.

George "Todd" Taylor Jr. obituary, Sparta, MO

George "Todd" Taylor Jr.

George Taylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holden Cremation & Funeral Service - Sparta on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Todd Taylor set sail on his final voyage leaving behind memories for all who knew him.
Todd was a devoted husband to his wife, Carolyn, for 53 years and the proud father of his two sons, Rod and Glenn – his greatest catches of all. He also cherished Glenn's wife Dinah and their two children, Joshua, and Riley, along with Rod's daughter Mackenzie.
Whether he was out on the water with a fishing rod in hand, shuffling a deck at the lively poker game, or swapping stories with his many friends, Todd had a knack for turning ordinary days into good ones.
He loved boats almost as much as he loved the people in his life, and he navigated both with the same steady hand and generous heart. Known for his humor, his friendship, and his unmistakable grin, Todd lived exactly the way he wanted- on his own terms, with plenty of laughter along the way.
As Elvis sang in Todd's favorite song, "I did it my way." And Todd truly did.
Fair winds and following seas, Todd- we'll see you later.
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