Herman Taylor Jr. Obituary
The passing of Herman Taylor Jr. of Elkhart, Indiana occurred on August 19, 2026. Herman, born on June 6, 1970, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Herman Taylor Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Herman touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Herman’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his stepmother Donna Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Cathy Taylor; his children, Braedon Taylor (Kendyl Roller) and Shelby Taylor; his stepsiblings, Rich Smith II of Elkhart, IN, Melissa Smith of Mishawaka, IN and Kristine Hartman of Elkhart, IN; his sisters, Natasha Ridley (David) and Amanda Ralston of Pueblo, Colorado; and his mother-in-law Phyllis Hart of Edmonton. He is also survived by his wife, children, siblings, extended family, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home (1911 S Main St, Goshen, IN 46526).
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Cancer Resources for Elkhart County; P.O. Box 244, Elkhart, IN 46515; https://elkhartcancer.org.
