John Taylor Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Taylor (Fort Smith, Arkansas), who passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Taylor to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, David Taylor and Marguerite Taylor; his sister Betty St. Germaine; and his parents-in-law, George and Lois Bradford.

He is survived by: his wife Jan Taylor; his daughters, Meredith Roberts (Matt) of Springfield and Laurel Taylor of Alexandria, Virginia; his siblings, Kelly Taylor (Patricia) of St. Louis and Sharon Bradford of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and his grandchildren, Zoe Roberts and Eli Roberts of Springfield.

Memorial contributions can be made to Mercy Ships International (mercyships.org) or the John R. Taylor endowed scholarship at Arkansas College of Health Education Occupational Therapy program.