Allen, Texas — John Thomas (Tommy) Taylor of Allen, Texas passed away at home on February 8, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born on October 16, 1955 to John Murl Taylor and Bonnie (Walker) Taylor in Paris, Texas. Tommy married Starr Batten on July 29, 1978 in Middlesex, North Carolina. He loved spending time with family and working in the church nursery. He was a member of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. Tommy leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 43 years, Starr Taylor of Allen, Texas; sons, John Thomas Taylor, II and wife, Amanda Lynn of Ft. Worth, Texas and James Thurman Taylor and wife, Ellen Grace of Allen, Texas; mother, Bonnie Taylor; brother, Jimmy Taylor and wife, Gail of Blossom, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, John Murl Taylor. The Taylor Family would like to express sincere gratitude to caretaker, Aunt Sadie, to the medical team at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, the Vitas Healthcare team, the Stonebriar Adult choir, and loving family and friends. Tommy's Memorial Service will be held at Stonebriar Community Church, Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11:00 am. Memorials in memory of Tommy may be made to: Stonebriar Community Church, 4801 Legendary Drive, Frisco, Texas 75034. To convey condolences and to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
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