Jeffrey Scott Taylor

Jeffrey Scott Taylor 55, Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2025 with his companion of 31 years, Kimberly Wright, at home with him.

Jeff was born on Dec. 17, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Eddie and Rebecca (Thomas) Taylor. Growing up in California, Jeff spent much of his time hanging with his older brothers, Edward and Gary. They would always get into mischief. At a young age, he would go help his dad at work and found a lifelong love for carpet installation.

In 1993, Jeff moved to Columbia, where he met his forever and a day love, Kimberly Wright. Together they raised four fur babies, including Chuckles the cat and Ozzy the dog. Jeff was a jack of all trades. If he set his mind to something, he usually made it happen. One of his many talents included building an entire town out of wooden match sticks.

Left to cherish Jeff's memory are his fiancé, Kimberly Wright, Columba; brother Gary Taylor and fiancé, Sherry, Appleton, Wisconsin; sisters Paula (Jeff Holcomb) Rochester, Karen (Ruth) Allman, Culver; special uncle John Thomas, Maryville; canine companions Roxy and Lulu; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Rebecca Taylor, brother Edward Taylor, sister Melissa Slater, niece Kirsten Taylor, grandparents Jesse and Maggie Thomas and Hiram and Bessie Simpson.

A Celebration of Life, along with interment, will take place at noon Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Following interment, fellowship will continue at Gary's Rochester home.

Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolence may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com