Scott Thomas Taylor

Scott Thomas, 68 of OKC, went to be with his Lord on January 23, 2004. Born September 3, 1935, in Wetumka, OK, he graduated from Classen High School in 1953, He worked in the printing, publishing and video production industries for over 40 years with Times Journal Publishing, Western Catalog Systems and Summit Video Productions. His voice was known to many through his production of television commercials, and he will always be remembered for those 'silly' Del Rancho commercials. His passion was always gospel music. As a part of the Sentries Quartet, he ministered to thousands of people before focusing his talents on leading congregational singing for Faith Tabernacle, Lakeside Assembly, and Lansbrook Church. His songs helped hundreds of couples celebrate their marriage, and his voice has comforted many more at the funerals of their loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann (Willingham) Taylor, to whom he was married on June 20, 2002. Her love and care sustained him during his year-long battle with cancer. He is also survived by his father, Walter 'Buck' Taylor; his children, Scott Thomas Taylor II, Mark Lee Taylor, and Shari Lynn Garland; his grandchildren, Scotty Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Taylor Beadle, Zachary Taylor, Tres Grulkey, Savanna Taylor, Montana Grulkey, and Jake Taylor; his brothers and sisters, Pat Lamb and Darla Brown of Farmington, NM, Cynthia Davidson and Deborah Currier of Kirtland, NM, and Roger Taylor of St. George, Utah; his adopted son, Jimmy Turner, and by the fellowship of Lansbrook Church, and by many other friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ova Taylor, his aunt Zula Ford, and by his wife of 42 years, Ina Rae Taylor. Scott was a generous, loving and good-spirited man whose legacy remains in the many lives that he touched. We miss him now, but we know that we will see him again in heaven. Memorial contributions may be made to Lansbrook Church or to the American Cancer Society. Services will be Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at Lakeside Assembly, 6810 NW 122nd, Oklahoma City. The family will gather at the mortuary on Monday, January 26, 2004, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. You are welcome to stop by and visit.