Dr. Robert Malcolm Taylor Jr.

Dr. Robert Malcolm Taylor Jr. obituary, Rogers City, MI

Dr. Robert Malcolm Taylor Jr.

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Beck Funeral Home - San Luis Rey Room

229 North First Street, Rogers City, MI 49779

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Feb

28

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Beck Funeral Home

229 North First Street, Rogers City, MI 49779

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Robert Taylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beck Funeral Home - Rogers City on Feb. 16, 2026.
Dr. Robert Malcolm Taylor Jr. age 75 of Rogers City passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City.

He was born October 21, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert and Lorna (Mundt) Taylor.

Bob graduated from Petoskey High School in 1968; he went on to Michigan State University where he earned his bachelor's degree. He earned his Doctor of Dentistry degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Taylor was a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoyed sailing, skiing, hunting and fishing. The most fun he had was doing those activities with his sons.

Dr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Christine; two sons, Dr. Robert Malcolm (Amy) Taylor III and Benjamin Earl (Kelly) Taylor; two grandsons, Robert Malcolm Taylor IV and Isaac Allen Taylor; and two sisters, Jill (Ron) Hewitt and Sally (Ron) Locke.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Saturday, February 28th from 11:00 a.m. through time of his memorial service at 1:00 p.m. followed by a luncheon in the San Luis Rey Room.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Michigan or to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Beck Funeral Home

229 North First Street, Rogers City, MI 49779

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Feb

28

Service

Beck Funeral Home - San Luis Rey Room

229 North First Street, Rogers City, MI 49779

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

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Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

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229 North First Street, Rogers City, MI 49779

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels