Phillip John Taylor

1970 - 2026

Phillip John Taylor age 55 died peacefully on February 22, 2026 after a brief illness.
Born on September 17, 1970, in Sarasota, Florida, he was the son of the late Gerald Fedrerick Taylor and Angela King Taylor. Phillip graduated from Aucilla Christian Academy in 1989, after high school he attended Stetson University earning an undergraduate degree in political science. He continued his education at John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Ga where he was awarded a Juris Doctor degree. Phillip was a passionate learner, consuming knowledge of various subjects throughout his life.
After graduating, he joined the family's trucking business, Broadleaf Contracting, Inc., and continued managing it for 30 years. His most recent roles included serving as company President from 2015-2023 and Chairman of the newly formed 1975 Transportation Group from 2023-2024. After a successful career, he retired in October of 2024 to spend more time on his many hobbies.
As an ardent fan of FSU, Phillip was a Seminole booster and enjoyed spending Saturday afternoons in the fall at Doak Cambell Stadium. Phillip loved to travel and did so extensively. Among many other interests, he enjoyed quail hunting at Southwind Plantation and fishing at Alligator Point. Phillip was a man of faith and served his community as a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Monticello, FL.
Phillip is survived by his wife, Linsey Taylor of 25 years; his two beautiful daughters, Caroline Taylor and Clara Grace Taylor. Three brothers, Kevin Taylor (Kathy); Gerrick Taylor (Dana); Stedman Taylor (Hillary), and sister-in-law Maury Lattay (Jay) along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He accumulated many friends throughout his life and will be missed dearly by all those that knew and loved him.
Acts 16:31 "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved."
Services to be held at First Baptist Church of Monticello, Florida, at 11:00 am Thursday, February 26,2026.