Bobby Ray Taylor, age 65, of the Short Mountain community, passed away Friday morning, January 28, 2020, at St. Thomas West Hospital.

 Mr. Taylor attended Mt. Aarat Church of Christ and worked for Cannon County Highway Department and Hillis Group as a truck driver.

 He was born November 11, 1956 to his parents, the late George and Minnie Estes Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Taylor; step-son, Leonard Johnson; and sister, Tammy Davenport.

 He is survived by brothers, Randall Taylor of Short Mountain and Russell Taylor of Woodbury; sisters, Brenda Barrett of Short Mountain and Georgene (Jeffery) Grisham of Short Mountain; grandchildren, Brad (Brandi) Johnson, Melissa Johnson, and Debra Johnson; niece, Brenda (Wayne) Lattimore; great nieces, Miranda, Serenity, and Brandi; great-nephew, Joshua Grisham; special friend and caregiver, Mark Pryor and special friend, Jerry "Frog" Estes.

 Graveside service and interment was held Monday, January 31, 2022 at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery with Gary Hancock officiating.

 Serving as pallbearers were Mark Pryor, Jerry "Frog" Estes, Brad Johnson, Will Rackley, Phillip Gingrich, and Larry "Red" Young.

  The family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements. 

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Feb. 9, 2022