Phillip Taylor

Phillip Eldon Taylor passed away peacefully at his home in Claxton, TN on December 11,2024. He was born in Anderson County, TN on April 4, 1950, at the family home in the Sinking Springs Community. Phillip graduated from Clinton High School in 1968. He served his country in the Army Infantry in the Vietnam War, September 5, 1969-September 3, 1971. He attended some college courses at Cleveland State Community College starting on September 7, 1973. He moved home to Clinton to work for Taylor Auto Parts Store. He also worked for Sherwin Williams Paint as a Sales Rep, the Chevrolet Dealership in Clinton as a Service Manager and then spent one year at home with his new daughter in 1990. He then worked for Becromal for a number of years before they closed and then worked for Home Depot before he retired completely. Phillip was a Freemason for a number of years, was an NRA Member, and Army service (rank SP4). He was honorably discharged from the Army after serving in Vietnam for 10 months. He was an amazing father and grandfather and was truly an amazing person. He always made time for his family and friends. He often volunteered at his daughter's Elementary School. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandkids, taking motorcycle rides, going to car shows, working on cars, and loved photography/action photography.
Phillip is preceded in death by his mother Eva Taylor; his father William Taylor; brother William "Bill" Taylor; sister Carol Yonkey; brother-in-law Ed Yonkey; niece Vivian Yonkey; and wife Betty Jean Taylor.
He is survived by sisters Brenda Bradford and Myra White and their husbands; daughter Carly, son-in-law Jason Bowles, grandkids Roxie and Nash Bowles; and loving extended family.
His family would like to give special thanks to the VA and the VA Cemetery for his graveside service; Holley Gamble Funeral Home; Eddie Bradford for minister services and Joanna Bradford for her help; the many people that have called, texted, or reached out to say they are praying for our family; Mike Harter and all of Phillips' amazing group of friends.
Graveside Service will be on Monday, December 30, 2024, 2 pm at East TN Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Rev. Eddie Bradford, nephew, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Shriner's, St. Jude’s, or ETCH. Donate to veterans anyway you can or would like. If you are able, meet us at the Wild Boar Tavern at 950 E Emory Rd in Knoxville after the graveside service for a Celebration of Life. www.holleygamble.com