Horace Howard Taylor Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Horace Howard Taylor of Hallsville, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 11, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Horace Howard Taylor to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hasell Wilson Taylor, Sr. and Lillian Lippincott Haines; his wife Claire Estelle Murray; and his sister Martha Taylor. He is survived by: his children, Susan (Philip O'Steen), Christine Taylor, Karen (Christopher Cagle), Claudia Taylor and Michael (Treva Taylor); his grandchildren, Michael, Heather Davis, Kelley Jones, Kendra, Jay Henderson, Boyce, Misti Davis, John Cagle, Catherine Mollenkopf, Josh Cormier, Laekin Darter, Kenny Hoskins, Raegin Callaway, Kierstan, Joshua Craig and Kaelin Taylor; his great grandchildren, Dakota Jones, Steven Tran, Kindle Jones, Bryce Chambers, Levi Jones, Shiloh Jones, Noah Jones, Abby Henderson, Avery Henderson, Preslee Davis, Greyson Davis, Landon Davis, Grayson Mollenkopf, Avery Cormier, Samira Greenwood, Steven Greenwood, Sariyah Greenwood, Kelayah Hoskins, Kennedy Kate Hoskins and Bricen Callaway; his brother Hase (Charlotte Taylor); and his son Hunter Kuhs.
A memorial service was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Ted Dickey West Funeral Home (7990 President George Bush Tpke, Dallas, TX 75252). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209).
In lieu of flowers please donate to his favorite organizations: Casey Joyce All-America VFW Post 4380, Plano, TX, whose mission is to help veterans, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 321 Plano, Texas, Dallas Winds (America's Band), the Plano Symphony or the Vocal Majority.
