H.R. No. 417
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Robert "Doyle" Taylor of Winnsboro, who passed away on September
26, 2014, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, Doyle Taylor was born to Robert Taylor and Maude
Dodgen on June 25, 1919, in the Pleasant Grove community near
Winnsboro; he graduated from Winnsboro High School and later earned
an associate's degree from East Texas State University; answering
his nation's call to duty, he served as a member of the U.S. Navy
during World War II; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Mr. Taylor returned to
Winnsboro, where he owned and operated the Taylor Propane Company
and Taylor True Value Hardware for many years; he retired in 1977
and sold both businesses, but he continued to manage his
investments and other business interests until his final days; and
WHEREAS, This respected businessman also made significant
contributions to his community, serving as a founding member of the
Winnsboro Lions Club and as a valued supporter of Winnsboro High
School athletics and FFA; a man of deep faith, Mr. Taylor was a
deacon and active congregant at First Baptist Church as well as a
member of the Mainland Advisory Council of Hawaii Baptist Academy;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor exchanged the vows of matrimony with his
wife, Bobbie, on August 29, 1940, and the couple enjoyed 72
rewarding years together until her passing; he delighted in the
company of his children, Marcus and Kayron, and he later knew the
joy of welcoming 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a
great-great-grandson into his cherished family; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, his faith, and his community,
Doyle Taylor was an optimistic and outgoing man who delighted in the
company of others, and the generosity with which he lived his life
will forever inspire all who had the good fortune to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert "Doyle" Taylor
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
children, Marcus Taylor and his wife, Pamela, and Kayron Taylor; to
his grandchildren, Rob Taylor and his wife, Tiffiny, Chris Irby,
Sunny Polito and her husband, Nick, Amber Taylor, Zane Taylor and
his wife, Kim, and Heather Wessels and her husband, Johan; to his
great-grandchildren, Taylor Blair and his wife, Ashley,
Christopher, Luke, and Campbell Polito, Faith Flaherty, Noah, Zoe,
and Maggie Taylor, Grace Wessels, and Tyler and Kodie Pratt; to his
great-great-grandson, Ayden Blair; and to his other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert
"Doyle" Taylor.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 417 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House