Daniel Seals Taylor Obituary

We announce the death of Daniel Seals Taylor in Mobile, Alabama, who passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 87. Daniel will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Farley Taylor and Mildred Burnette Taylor; and his brother Richard Onwan Taylor of Irvington. He is survived by: his wife Helen Joanne Johnson Taylor; his children, Daniel Mark Taylor of Mobile, AL, Julie Taylor Autrey (Daniel) of Greenville, AL and Chris Ilan Taylor (Monica) of Dauphin Island, AL.; his grandchildren, Daniel Leigh Taylor, Joseph Lance Taylor (Rayne) of Spring Hill, FL, Chase Andrew Taylor (Cheyenne) of Irvington, AL, Taylor Autrey Clayton (Jeff Roman) of Greenville, AL and Daniel Hall Autrey, Jr. of Asheville, NC.; his great grandchildren, Layla Ann Taylor, Jozey Christian Taylor of Spring Hill, FL, Jeff Roman Clayton V, Henry James Clayton of Greenville, AL and Maelyn Ruth Taylor of Irvington, AL.; and his caregiver Amber Seward.

Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 12700 Padgett Switch Road, Irvington, AL 36544.