Richard A. Taylor's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Maquon, Illinois

Richard A. Taylor

October 8, 1957 - January 20, 2026 (68 years old)

Maquon, Illinois

Richard A. Taylor's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Maquon, Illinois

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Richard A. Taylor

October 8, 1957 - January 20, 2026 (68 years old)

Maquon, Illinois

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Richard A. Taylor Obituary

The passing of Richard A. Taylor of Maquon, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 20, 2026 at the age of 68. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard J. Taylor and Barbara E. Taylor (Bump); his son Shawn Hensley; and his sister Laura Sue Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Kimberly Jean Hensley of Maquon; his sons, Adam Hensley of Galesburg and Colton Taylor (Lydia Griffith) of Galesburg; and his siblings, James Taylor of Rockford, Illinois, Linda Kidder of Galesburg, Debora Swisher (Duane) of Galesburg, Julia Williams of Maquon and Michelle Mann (Charles) of Chicago, Illinois.. He is also survived by ten grandchildren.

The family asks memorial contributions be directed to the London Mills Volunteer Fire Department or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at http://www.watsonthomas.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson Thomas Funeral Home And Crematory



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