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Ben TAYLOR Obituary
Ben D. Taylor of Austin, Texas passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013.
Ben was born on January 10, 1972 in San Antonio Texas. He grew up in the town of Bastrop, Texas where he graduated in 1990 from Bastrop High School.
While in school, Ben loved sports, participating in baseball, football, and powerlifting, competing at the state level in his Junior year. He also loved his church, singing in the youth choir at First Baptist Church of Bastrop. He was chosen for the Baptist State Choir two years in a row and attended Howard Payne University on a music scholarship. He soon found out that even though he loved singing, computers were his passion and used his talents as an IT technician at various places like Dell, EMD and Lutheran Social Services.
One of Ben's passions was military and while he was not able to enlist, he did join the Bastrop Sheriff's Office as a deputy for a few years.
Presently Ben was working on a career change by attending Capital City Trade and Technical School in their CAD program and was loving the new career direction he was taking.
Ben's love of life was evident in the wonderful stories told by his lifelong friends and family as we reminisced about his short life. He was an adventurer and risk taker, but cherished his family and friends, especially his nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his parents, James and Janice Taylor, sister Karen Sinor (Bill), brother, Terry Taylor (Ashley), nieces Merina and Drew and nephews AJ and Hudson, as well as many loved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Viewing is at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home on Monday, December 2 from 6 - 8 pm and the service will be at same on Tuesday, December 3 at 10 am. Interment will be at Bastrop Fairview Cemetery immediately after.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ben TAYLOR
Jenny Bull
December 10, 2013
Terry and Family -
Your family is being thought about and wished much comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Dr. Bridget Supak, DVM
December 9, 2013
My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Benjamin.
Dane Moore
December 8, 2013
Dr. and Mrs. Taylor,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 4, 2013
Dr.and Mrs. Taylor,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you in the days ahead of you.
David and Sharon Blossman
San Saba, Texas
Renee Richardson
December 3, 2013
Dear Jan and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. May God comfort your broken hearts and grant you strength and courage as you face the days ahead. Ben was a very special young man. I remember his elementary school days. He was...and is loved by many..Love and prayers
Angela Bangert
December 3, 2013
So sad to hear about Ben... He was taken too soon....I was a classmate and have fond memories of Ben... Thoughts and prayers to your family
angela walton
December 3, 2013
you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts may you have confort through sad times
Christi Trammell
December 3, 2013
Mr. & Mrs. Taylor, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all in this time of sadness. My sister and I new Ben from school. Mrs. Taylor you were my 5th grade teacher and I adored you. It breaks my heart that you and your family are hurting. May God bless you all.
Becky Hairgrove
December 3, 2013
Jim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda West
December 3, 2013
James and Janice, My heart and prayers be with you in this moment of sorrow. I knew Ben as a fine young man and the West family thought highly of you all. May the Lord keep you and give you peace of heart.
Alyson
December 3, 2013
Dear Taylor Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. No words can make the pain you feel ease even a little. Only knowing that Ben knew and accepted the Lord as his personal savior will at least give you some relief that you will get to see him again. Hold tight to that promise. Prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Beverlee Nix
December 3, 2013
I am SO SORRY for your loss.
December 2, 2013
Jim and Janice
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We know nothing we could say can ease your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eldon and Juanita Clary
Kim Pandov
December 2, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, I am so sorry to hear about Ben. You and the entire family are in my prayers.
December 2, 2013
Janice and family, our condolences for the loss of Ben. I can remember when he was a little boy. Such a sweet kid. Hope that time will ease some of the pain that you are now feeling. Bobby and Stephanie Jenkins
December 2, 2013
Dr.Taylor & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
Jennifer Beasley-McKean and the Dallas District Office staff
Tom Sidwa
December 2, 2013
Jim and Family,
I cannot imagine the sorrow you are experiencing. Friends, family, and time will help you get through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Mark & Peggy Harwell
December 2, 2013
Our Deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. God Bless.
Peggy and Mark Harwell
December 2, 2013
Ben, Dear Ben, How you will be missed. I will be praying for your family now and every day. My condolences to the Taylor family. Stephanie Wood
Logan & Debbie Brinkmeyer
December 2, 2013
Jim, Janice, and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to your family.
You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 2, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies. From Ralph Pfluger Elementary
Tiny Manning
December 2, 2013
Dear Jim and Janice:
Comfort to y'all will come from many prayers that you will receive.
Please know mine are among them.
Love to you and your family at this tragic time.
Angie Renfro
December 1, 2013
I'm just so sorry.
Gary Cannon
December 1, 2013
Jim, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I did not know Ben, but I know what a great guy you are and I am sure your son was like you. May God Bless you and your family.
December 1, 2013
Janice and Jim, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time in your life. The loss of a child is the most difficult time in any parent's life. God will help you through this moment and give you strength to move on!
Rodney Kelley
Doug and Martha Bennett
December 1, 2013
Jim, Janice and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your son Ben. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lanette Narramore
December 1, 2013
Jim and Janice,
I am so sorry about the passing of your son. May God give you peace.
Laurie Emerick
December 1, 2013
Jan and Family,
Many thoughts and prayers for you. May The Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow and give you strength to face each day.
Laurie Emerick and Family
J. D. Schindler, Jr
December 1, 2013
Jim and Janice, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your son. Parents arn't supposed to outlive our children. God be with you. J. D. Schindler and Jennifer Wilburn
Ellen & JR Scallorn
December 1, 2013
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Jan and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ellen & JR Scallorn
Kathi Scott
December 1, 2013
Jim and Janice my heart goes out to you and your family!
David and Melva Anderson
December 1, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss of Ben. May our loving Father continue to comfort you during these difficult times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 1, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! Our son went to school with Ben, and always spoke kindly about your son! Our prayers are with you!
Charlet Neidig
Stacey Trammell
December 1, 2013
There are certain things that even death can't interfere with. I love you, you crazy, wonderful, wildly hilarious man! Till we meet again!
December 1, 2013
Ben, I have so many fond childhood memories of you....so much energy, full of life! You will forever live in our hearts. Your cousin, Jill
Robert Foster
November 30, 2013
I am truly sorry and feel your loss. Ben was a great friend and nicest person ever. I was blessed to know him.
trey turner
November 29, 2013
mr. and mrs. taylor ,ben and i were class mates ,he always took good care of us on and off the football field ..he will be missed
Denise Meyer
November 29, 2013
Janice, I am so very sorry for your loss. Denise Meyer
November 29, 2013
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Brent & Mary Perry
keisha leatherman
November 29, 2013
I am deeply sorrow for your loss. May God comfort you
during this time.
-Keisha Leatherman (cousin of Angela and Carol Ann)
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