Benny Taylor Sr. Obituary
Benny Taylor Sr. of West Point, Mississippi passed away on October 17, 2026. Benny, born on September 3, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benny Taylor Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Thomas Taylor and Cora Zimmer Taylor; and his siblings, Willie Thomas Taylor Jr., Lois Taylor Elliot and Betty Taylor Generaux.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Gregg Taylor; his sons, Wesley Alan Taylor and Benjamin Irving Taylor Jr.; his grandchildren, Alana Taylor Brown, Jessica Taylor, Gregg Taylor (Maggie), Amanda Taylor, Benjamin Taylor and Chelsea Taylor Swanson (Adam); his great grandchildren, Patrick Oliver, Matthew Oliver, Taylor Oliver, Bailey Brown, Avery Taylor, Bryan Taylor, Rebecca Taylor and Benjamin Swanson; his sisters, Peggy Taylor Griffin and Ruth Taylor Fowler; and his brother-in-law Chet Gregg (Kay). He is also survived by His two sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Calvert Funeral Home (27600 E Main St, West Point, MS 39773). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Calvert Funeral Home Chapel (27600 E Main St, West Point, MS 39773).
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter, 5122 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, Mississippi 39773.
